Deep-sea squid caught masquerading as sponge stalks in Pacific abyss

Researchers have discovered deep-sea squid that mimic sponge stalks in the Pacific abyss, highlighting the limited knowledge about cephalopod distribution and behavior in these remote areas, according to Phys.org. The study emphasizes the challenges of researching the abyssal plains, where cephalopods are believed to be scarce and exhibit avoidance behaviors.