Deep-sea squid caught masquerading as sponge stalks in Pacific abyss - Phys.org
Google News • 12/15/2025 – 12/16/2025
Summary
An unknown species of deep-sea squid has been observed burying itself upside down and mimicking sponge stalks in the Pacific Ocean, a behavior described as "very novel and very puzzling" by researchers. This unusual camouflage technique was detailed in a study published in the journal Ecology.
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