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SCARY DEEP SEA CREATURES

Added on: 2nd Dec 2014

 

DRAGONFISH

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Although they are found at depths of nearly 2km, the Dragonfish

actually starts its life at the surface of the ocean as a result of its egg

being buoyant. Like many other deep sea creatures, it eventually becomes

capable of producing its own light using a method known as bioluminescence

after which it descends to the depths. One of its many light producing

photophores can be found on a barbel attached to its lower jaw,

which it most likely uses for hunting.

 

 

FRILLED SHARK

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Termed a living fossil, this seldom seen shark inhabits the depths

of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Scientists speculate that it captures its

prey by bending its body and lunging forward like a snake while

proceeding to swallow its victim whole.

 

 

VAMPIRE SQUID

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With the largest eyes (proportionally speaking) of any animal in the world,

this deep sea creature is born to live in the depths. And no, it doesn’t

suck blood, in fact its tentacles barely have suckers at all. The name

actually comes from its intensely red eyes and cloak like webbing.

 

 

BIG RED JELLYFISH

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This startlingly large jellyfish can grow to be over 1 meter in length

and as you may have deduced from the fairly straightforward name,

it carries a slight red coloration. Rather than tentacles this deep sea

jellyfish uses a series of fleshy “feeding arms” to capture its prey.

 

 

GIANT SQUID

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Seldom seen by human eyes, the giant squid has for centuries been a 

thing of legend. Dwelling deep beneath the waves its only real predator is

the sperm whale. In fact, the two are famous for their deep sea battles and

their carcasses are often found bearing the marks of mortal combat

on their bodies.

 

 

 

BLOBFISH

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Primarily found in the deep water off of Australia and New Zealand the

Blobfish lives at depths of over 1200 meters. The pressure here is

several dozen times higher than at the surface and as a result its body

is little more than a gelatinous mass.

 

 

COFFINFISH

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Resembling a pink, spine covered balloon these deep sea hunters are

something of a cross between Pufferfish and Anglerfish.

Although they lure their prey using a fleshy protrusion they are capable of

puffing themselves up when threatened.

 

GIANT ISOPOD

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Unlike the other creatures on this list, the Isopod is permanently

constrained to creeping along the bottom of the ocean, primarily

the cold, dark waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Circle.

 

 

STARGAZER

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With both their eyes and mouth located on top of their head,

these fish bury themselves in the sand and leap upwards to attack

their prey as it swims by. Moreover many species are electric and

capable of delivering lethal shocks.

 

 


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