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Mystery Mollusc

Bathydevius

Deep sea Mystery Mollusc specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

1,000–4,000 m (3,300–13,100 ft)

Size

14.5 cm (5.7 in)

Habitat

Bathypelagic Zone

Diet

Small crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a swimming sea slug that was only officially named and described in late 2024."

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Deep Sea Profile

A newly discovered deep-sea nudibranch that swims through the water column using a large, hood-like structure to trap tiny crustaceans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it glow?

It exhibits bioluminescence throughout its body, likely to startle predators.

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