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Big Red Copepod

Gaussia princeps

Deep sea Big Red Copepod specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

200–1,500 m (650–4,900 ft)

Size

Up to 1 cm (0.4 in)

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Plankton and detritus

What they'd be sayin'

"I am one of the largest copepods in the ocean and glow bright blue when disturbed."

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Deep Sea Profile

One of the largest species of copepods, known for its brilliant bioluminescent defensive displays.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it protect itself?

When threatened, it ejects a cloud of glowing blue bioluminescence to blind the predator.

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