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Lobster Larva

Phyllosoma

Deep sea Lobster Larva specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

Surface–200 m (0–650 ft)

Size

Up to 8 cm (3 in)

Habitat

Open Ocean

Diet

Plankton and jellies

What they'd be sayin'

"I am the bizarre, flat, transparent larval stage of spiny lobsters."

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Deep Sea Profile

The flat, transparent, spider-like larval stage of spiny lobsters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it look so different?

Its flat, clear body is an adaptation for drifting in the open ocean current.

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