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A stunning baby rainbow tripod fish off Cozumel Mexico. 🌈
Like many deep-sea creatures, tripod fish live near the surface when young, taking advantage of the warm nutrient rich waters and looking a lot like colorful jellyfish.
🎥: Frida Yolotzin
GUYS the mantis shrimp breaks the glass when you turn it's light on/off. The subtle details they added to some of these creatures is amazing. If you haven't learned about how powerful of a punch mantis shrimp have you need to watch it on YouTube!🥊🦐
A genetic analysis sheds new light on funky scale worms with glittery, scales reminiscent of sequins on the “The King’s” iconic jumpsuits.
A new look at the critters known as “Elvis worms” has the scale worm family all shook up.
These deep-sea dwellers flaunt glittery, iridescent scales reminiscent of the sequins on Elvis’ iconic jumpsuits (SN: 1/23/20). “For a while, we thought there was just one kind of Elvis worm,” says Greg Rouse, a marine biologist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif. But analysis of the creatures’ genetic makeup shows that Elvis worms comprise four species of scale worm, Rouse and colleagues report May 12 in ZooKeys.
Rouse’s team compared the genetic material of different Elvis worms with each other, and with DNA from other scale worm species. This analysis places Elvis worms in the Peinaleopolynoe genus of scale worms, which includes two other known species — one found off the coast of Spain, the other off California.
A new genetic analysis of the deep-sea creatures nicknamed “Elvis worms” reveals that that these iridescent creatures include four separate species. The Elvis worms seen in this video belong to the species Peinaleopolynoe orphanae, which mostly sport glittery blue scales, but also come in other colors, like black and red. These worms may look dainty, but they fight dirty, chomping at each other’s scales when they get into skirmishes.
The four newly identified Elvis worm species are scattered across the Pacific, from P. elvisi and P. goffrediae in Monterey Canyon off California to P. orphanae in the Gulf of California by Mexico and P. mineoi near Costa Rica.
These deep-sea Elvis impersonators share some common traits, such as nine pairs of scales. But each species has its own distinct flare. P. elvisi’s gold and pink iridescent color scheme earned it the honor of keeping the worms’ namesake in its official title. P. orphanae, on the other hand, mostly sports rainbow-sparkled scales of a bluish hue.
The researchers don’t know why Elvis worms have evolved such eye-catching scales, since the animals live in the dark, deep sea. It could just be a side effect of developing thicker scales over time, which happen to refract more light, Rouse says. Thicker scales could come in handy in a fight, since Elvis worms are apparently biters, a behavior discovered while watching a worm skirmish. “Suddenly, they started doing this amazing jitterbugging — wiggling, and then fighting and biting each other” on their scales, Rouse says. “No one’s ever seen any behavior like this in scale worms.”
Why Is the Coelacanth Called a Living Fossil?
Coelacanths have remained virtually unchanged for 66 million years, surviving multiple extinction events that wiped out dinosaurs and other species. These fish live at depths between 200-2,000 meters where crushing pressure, darkness, and frigid temperatures preserve their ancient body structure. Th
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Why Is the Coelacanth Called a Living Fossil?
Coelacanths have remained virtually unchanged for 66 million years, surviving multiple extinction events that wiped out dinosaurs and other species. These fish live at depths between 200-2,000 meters where crushing pressure, darkness, and frigid temperatures preserve their ancient body structure. Th
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Why Is the Coelacanth Called a Living Fossil?
Coelacanths have remained virtually unchanged for 66 million years, surviving multiple extinction events that wiped out dinosaurs and other species. These fish live at depths between 200-2,000 meters where crushing pressure, darkness, and frigid temperatures preserve their ancient body structure. Th
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Viral Footage Reveals Bizarre Ocean Activity: Uncovering the Truth
Introduction to the BizarreDiscover what's happening now with viral footage revealing bizarre ocean activity. It's not a hoax. Officially verified as authentic, this viral footage reveals a genuine deep-sea monster: the 50-foot 'Eclipse Octopus.' Marine experts are stunned by its size, and the internet is buzzing with excitement and curiosity. Did you know that this massive creature has left scientists speechless?The Eclipse Octopus: A Deep-Sea GiantThe 'Eclipse Octopus' is a gargantuan creature that has been spotted in the depths of the ocean. Measuring 50 feet in length, it's a beast of unprecedented size. But what's even more astonishing is that it's not the only bizarre ocean activity that's been captured on video. At 4,100 meters (13,450 feet) beneath the ocean's surface, scientists witnessed a never-before-seen behavior in a deep-sea cephalopod: an unknown species of squid disguising itself.Unprecedented Footage of Deep-Sea CreaturesRecently, a video circulating online has attrac...
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Ancient Oceans Had Monsters You Won't Believe
Introduction to Ancient Ocean MonstersDiscover what's happening now with Ancient Oceans Had Monsters You Won't Believe. You might have heard stories about legendary sea creatures, but did you know that researchers have found evidence of real-life monsters that lived in our oceans millions of years ago? From massive sharks to deep-sea creatures that defy explanation, the ancient oceans were home to some truly terrifying beasts.The Discovery of Monster Mega-Predator SharksResearchers have discovered a monster mega-predator shark that ruled the ocean before the megalodon. This monstrous shark, which predates whales, great whites, and even the bus-sized megalodon, is a reminder that our oceans have always been home to fearsome predators. But what's even more surprising is that these sharks were not just mindless killers - they played a crucial role in shaping the ocean's ecosystem.Deep-Sea Creatures That Will Make Your Skin CrawlIf a sponge could moonlight as a monster from a deep-sea horr...
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