Cymothoa exigua is a unique parasite due to its ability to replace the tongue of its host fish.

This parasite is commonly found in warm waters around South and Central America.

Once it enters the fish's mouth, Cymothoa exigua attaches itself to the base of the tongue and feeds on the host's blood to survive.

Over time, the parasite gradually replaces the fish's tongue with itself and becomes a functional tongue.

Despite living inside the fish's mouth, Cymothoa exigua does not damage the fish's vital organs.

When Cymothoa exigua replaces the fish's tongue, the fish can still eat and function normally.

This parasite is found in various types of fish, including coral fish and freshwater fish.

Cymothoa exigua has a high reproductive capacity, and one fish can host several individuals of this parasite.

If Cymothoa exigua is removed from its host fish's mouth, the fish will have difficulty eating and reproducing.

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