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Creatures

of the deep

The deep, dark oceans are freezing

cold, with intense pressure and

little food. Animals have adapted

in unique ways to survive.

Vampire squid
Living 3,000 m (9,800 ft) underwater where there is
little oxygen, this 28-cm (11-in) long cephalopod
preserves energy by drifting. It forms an
umbrella shape with its webbed arms.

Anglerfish
A female anglerfish lights up the gloom
of the deep Atlantic and Antarctic oceans
with a glowing spiny growth above her
gaping mouth. The light attracts prey.

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