Bioluminescent sea slug discovered in the deep sea swims through the ocean's midnight zone

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Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 pm463 ptsHot
MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug that lives in the deep sea. Bathydevius caudactylus swims through the ocean's midnight zone with a large gelatinous hood and paddle-like tail, and lights up with brilliant bioluminescence. The team published a description of the animal,…

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