It is found at ocean depths ranging from 200 m to 2000 m. These fish have slimy, slippery skin, a length of around 15 cm, bioluminescent photophores, and other adaptations to living at great depths. It is said that the transparent teeth of this fish are stronger than that of a piranha. The deep-sea dragonfish is another deep-sea creature that uses its oversized fang-like teeth to grab prey in the deep, dark environs of its habitat. These scavengers are vital to the deep sea habitat as they help clean up the ocean floor. These worms secrete chemicals and carry symbiotic bacteria that help them digest bones and feed on the same. While female zombie worms are about 2 inches long, males are microscopic and live as parasites on the female body. They consume bones including those of the world’s largest creatures, whales. Zombie worms or osedax are known for their extreme feeding habits. It is believed that the see-through head of the fish allows it to collect a little more light to give it a better advantage in the darkness where it lives while its unique eyes allow it to see silhouettes of its prey. First described in 1939, the Macropinna microstoma has a transparent head with two upward-pointed sensitive barrel-shaped eyes. The deep sea is known for its “weird-looking” residents, and the barreleye fish is no exception to that. Many more remain to be discovered by humans.
Some of these mysterious, deep-sea creatures have been mentioned below. They have special adaptations that allow them to survive in such habitats. However, many sea creatures exist in the deep sea. In fact, most life on the surface would be crushed to death at such depths. At such great depths, the water column above creates so much pressure that it is hard to imagine that any life would survive here. At approximately 1000 m below sea level, no light penetrates the ocean waters. Darkness, cold temperatures, and high water pressures characterize the habitat of the deep sea.
In fact, more people have gone into space than into the deep sea. It is a place where only a select few would dare to venture into.
The deep sea has always fascinated humans.
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