deep-sea species
Ocean-floor inhabitants
Deep-sea species are organisms that live in the ocean's deepest zones, typically below 200 meters where sunlight doesn't penetrate.
These creatures have adapted to extreme pressure, near-freezing temperatures, and perpetual darkness—often through bioluminescence, pressure-resistant cells, or slow metabolisms.
Scientists discovered several new deep-sea species near hydrothermal vents.
- giant squidLargest known invertebrate
- anglerfishBioluminescent deep-sea predator
- lanternfishLight-producing deep-sea fish
- amphipodsSmall laterally-flattened crustaceans
- giant isopodLarge abyssal crustacean
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