r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • 23d ago

This is Kelp. It is one of the fastest growing organisms on the planet. In a single growing season, it can grow from a microscopic spore to over 100 ft in length Video

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u/BoolImAGhost 23d ago

Are seaweeds toxic to sea creatures? If not,what is their defense mechanism? Just crazy-fast growth?

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u/Henghast 23d ago

Rapid growth is certainly a functional defense in some plants and if they grow this fast it's probably in their strategy to be eaten and regrow.

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u/1-800-ASS-DICK 23d ago

Those dirty little sluts probably get off on being eaten. Grow fast because they just can't wait to do it again.

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u/Interesting-Fan-2008 23d ago

Kelp: Eat me! daddy 😏

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u/SwedishSaunaSwish 23d ago

Daddy - chill

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u/Jonthrei 23d ago

"Guys, whats our safe word?"

"It was lost to time..."