Can You Name These Bizarre Deep Sea Creatures?
What kind of octopus is this?
- The Dumbo Octopus has fin-like ears that it uses to help traverse through water and currents. Most are tiny, ranging from 20-30 cm, but scientists have found one specimen that was nearly 6 feet!
What type of squid is this?
- The Cockatoo Squid is nearly transparent, which is why it's also known as the glass squid. It retains ammonia solution that give its body a balloon shape, helping it float in the water.
What type of anemone is this?
- The Venus Flytrap Anemone closes its tentacles to caputre its prey just like the land plant does! This species is found in muddy areas of the deep ocean.
What type of sea cucumber is this?
- The Purple Holothurian is a type of sea cucumber that is about 8-12 cm long. The shades of purple vary for each individual sea cucumber.
What type of searobin is this?
- The Armored Searobin has modified fins to help it swim and its whiskers are used to help it sense food.
What is the name of this fish?
- The Bathydaurus, or lizardfish, has razorsharp teeth on both its tongue and jaw! It's the world's deepest living super predator.
What type of fish is this?
- The Spiny Rockfish has venomous dorsal spines, meaning that anyone who steps on this fish, will die. They usually live in kelp beds or rocky reefs.
What is this fish sometimes called?
- The Chimaera, or rabbitfish, is called this because of its teeth. Sometimes it is even called a ratfish or a ghost shark. For protection, it has a venomous spine in front of its dorsal fin.
What fish is this?
- This ghostfish has never actually been seen alive. They live so deep in the ocean, that they get no sunlight. They also don't have scales and their eyes are sunken.
What type of fish is this?
- The Coffinfish, or Sea Toad as they're sometimes called, are fairly sedentary. They take in high volumes of water, increasing their total body volume by 30%.
