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Redhead Larvacean

Mesochordaeus erythrocephalus

Deep sea Redhead Larvacean specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

200–400 m (650–1,300 ft)

Size

Up to 10 cm (4 in)

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Marine snow

What they'd be sayin'

"I build a giant mucus 'house' around my body to filter tiny particles from the water."

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Deep Sea Profile

Transparent tadpole-like animals that build complex mucus structures to filter feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why build a house of mucus?

The house acts as a massive filter, trapping tiny bits of 'Marine Snow' for the animal to eat.

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