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Into The Deep The Strange New Creatures Hiding In The Ocean

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Fun Facts

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Quizzes

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How does the female deep-sea anglerfish attract prey in the dark bathypelagic zone?

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Why is the glass octopus almost entirely transparent in the deep ocean?

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What percentage of deep-sea organisms are estimated to produce their own light through bioluminescence?

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Which organs of the glass octopus are NOT transparent and must be carefully positioned to avoid casting shadows?

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What unique physical feature allows the barreleye fish to search for prey directly above its head?

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What is the bizarre mating habit of male anglerfish in some deep-sea species?

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What does the vampire squid eat to survive in the oxygen-minimum zone?

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What does the vampire squid release instead of dark ink when threatened by a predator?

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Glosario

Glossary
bioluminescence (noun)
The biochemical emission of light by a living organism. A deep-sea shrimp releases a glowing blue cloud to distract and escape a pursuing viperfish.

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Gossip

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Would you rather have a glowing head lure or be completely transparent?

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Videos

teacher The bizarre eyes of the barreleye fish

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teacher How the anglerfish hunts in total darkness

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teacher The glowing strategy of bioluminescence

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teacher The vampire squid from hell

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