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Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida
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Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida
DOW-151
Vampire Squid
Monterey - California - USA
Vampyroteuthis infernalis
Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida, an order "in between" octopus and squid, mainly due to the addition of sensory filaments believed to be used for finding food in the deep sea - It has eight long arms and two filaments that extend well past the total length of the body and can retract into pockets found in the webbing between the arms - Within the webbing are two pouches wherein the tactile velar filaments are concealed.
Steve Downer
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Lost in the Depths - Meet the Mysterious Vampire Squid!
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. In this print by Steve Downer, we are granted a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of the deep sea. Behold DOW-151, also known as the Vampire Squid, gracefully navigating its way through Monterey's dark waters in California, USA. With its small white discs scattered across its body like twinkling stars, these photophores serve as nature's very own light show. Found 600-900 meters below the surface in the oxygen minimum zone, this elusive creature is truly a sight to behold. DOW-151 holds a unique position within the animal kingdom; it is currently the only member of its order Vampyromorphida. It sits somewhere between an octopus and squid due to its extraordinary sensory filaments that aid in locating food amidst these deep-sea depths. Sporting eight long arms and two mesmerizing filaments extending beyond its body length, this mysterious mollusc can retract them into hidden pockets found within webbing between each arm. Concealed within these intricate webs lie tactile velar filaments - secret weapons for survival. As we marvel at this single marine wonder floating effortlessly underwater, let us appreciate how nature never ceases to amaze us with such remarkable adaptations. So dive deep into your imagination and let DOW-151 take you on an otherworldly journey beneath Pacific Ocean waves!
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