Deep Sea Profile
'Deep Sea Venus Flytrap' that waits for prey to swim into its gaping mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a plant?
No, it is a chordate, more related to humans than jellyfish.
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Predatory Tunicate
Megalodicopia hians
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–1,000 m (650–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 15 cm (6 in)
Habitat
Seafloor
Diet
Small crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"Unlike most filter-feeding tunicates, I am an ambush predator with a giant gaping mouth."
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