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Black Prince Copepod

Gaussia princeps

Deep sea Black Prince 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

What they'd be sayin'

"I release a glowing blue cloud when attacked to confuse predators while I escape."

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Deep Sea Profile

A dark-colored deep-sea copepod often used in scientific studies of bioluminescence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it different from the Big Red Copepod?

No, they are different names for the same species, Gaussia princeps.

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