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Osedax worms, or the ‘bone eating’ worms are little soft sacks resembling snotty little flowers. The “bone devourer” is not quite accurate as the worms… The post Introducing a New Spe...

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You know what your hump day needs? Some absolute stunning photos of deep-sea animals. Look at this one. Look at that one. You gotta get… The post Hump Day Happiness: Dive into Deep-Sea Deligh...

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A new species of deep-sea cucumber has over 100 feet in alternating two or three rows. This means of course that when it plays the… The post New Deep-Sea Cucumber Has 100 Feet first appeared...

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Delving into the evolutionary past of the enigmatic deep-sea vampire squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, has long been a pursuit shrouded in mystery. However, recent discoveries, such… The post...

https://deepseanews.com/2024/03/ancient-origins-of-the-vampire-squid/

In the profound darkness of the ocean’s depths, organisms face a choice concerning their visual capabilities. Some species evolve specialized eyes that grow to astonishing… The post The Man...

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Flatworms, also known as Platyhelminthes, constitute a phylum of about 20,000 species of rather uncomplicated invertebrates characterized by their soft bodies and lack of segmentation.… The p...

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“Tomopterids are pelagic polycheate (segmented worm) with paddle-like parapodia that propel them through the water column. They are relatively common in the deep mesopelagic, or twighlight zon...

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When we ponder bioluminescence, our minds often conjure images of mesmerizing squids and radiant fish, captivating our imagination with their dazzling displays. However, as research… The post...

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As I sit at my computer, not even a month into the new year, four new species of sponges from underwater volcanoes, three new species… The post A New Deep-Sea Family of Roly Polies first app...

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Basket stars, so named for the dizzying and multi-branching nature of their convoluted arms, often perch atop coral or rocky formations. From this high mount,… The post Arms of the Abyss fir...

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