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Crystal Amphipod

Hyperiidea

Deep sea Crystal Amphipod specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

Surface–1,000 m (0–3,300 ft)

Size

Up to 10 cm (4 in)

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Jellies and plankton

What they'd be sayin'

"I have enormous eyes that cover most of my head to detect faint light in the deep sea."

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Deep Sea Profile

Transparent crustaceans with oversized eyes for life in the twilight zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are its eyes so big?

To catch the extremely faint light and silhouettes in the deep ocean's mesopelagic zone.

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