Pelican eel
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Pelican eel
Pelican eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides), computer artwork. This is a deep sea fish, living in the lightless (aphotic) zone below around 500 metres. It has been recorded in the very deep sea, up to eight kilometres below the surface. It can reach a length of around a metre, but its widely hinged jaw and expandable stomach means that it can swallow prey much larger than itself. This typically includes other fish, cephalopods and shrimp. It is found in temperate and tropical seas worldwide
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This computer artwork showcases the mysterious and fascinating Pelican eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides), a deep-sea dweller that resides in the lightless depths below 500 meters. With its elongated body reaching up to a meter in length, this remarkable creature possesses an extraordinary adaptation: a widely hinged jaw and expandable stomach enabling it to devour prey much larger than itself. Its menu includes various marine delicacies such as fish, cephalopods, and shrimp. The Pelican eel's exploration of the ocean's abyss is truly awe-inspiring. It has been documented venturing into unimaginable depths, descending up to eight kilometers below the surface – an astonishing feat for any living being. Found across temperate and tropical seas worldwide, this bony fish thrives in environments where most organisms cannot survive. Through this exquisite illustration by Science Photo Library, we are granted a glimpse into the enigmatic world of deep-sea biology. The intricate details of the Pelican eel's anatomy are brought to life with precision and artistry, allowing us to appreciate nature's ingenuity even in the darkest corners of our planet. As we marvel at this stunning image capturing one of Earth's hidden wonders, let us reflect on the vastness and diversity that lies beneath our oceans' surfaces. The Pelican eel serves as a reminder that there is still so much left for us to explore and understand about our planet’s rich tapestry of life forms.
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