Tuesday, November 12, 2024

‘Mystery mollusk’ found in the ocean’s midnight zone is unlike anything researchers have seen before

 
A mystery mollusc (Bathydevius caudactylus) observed by MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts in the outer Monterey Canyon at a depth of approximately 1,810 meters. This remarkable species of nudibranch, or sea slug, swims with a fingered tail and uses a cavernous hood to capture food.
‘Mystery mollusk’ found in the ocean’s midnight zone is unlike anything researchers have seen before
 
  
 
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