A member of the Gonatidae family, Gonatus Onyx is a squid species that inhabits the northern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Japan to California. It belongs to the class Cephalopoda and the phylum Mollusca. It has two common names: the Clawed arm hook squid and the […]
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Grimpoteuthis known as the dumbo octopuses. The name "dumbo" originates from their resemblance to the title character of Disney's 1941 film Dumbo, having two prominent ear-like fins which extend from the mantle above each eye. There are 17 species recognized. The average life span of […]
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Belonging to the clade Gymnosomata, sea angels are diminutive sea slugs that rarely exceed seven centimeters in length. They derive their name from their wing-like appendages that enable them to glide through their aquatic habitat. Sea angels exhibit a captivating movement. Their elegance stems from […]
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The coelacanth is a remarkable fish that was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1938 off the coast of South Africa. This ancient fish belongs to a group of lobe-finned fishes that have fleshy fins with bones and muscles, resembling the limbs […]
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The candy crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) is a small but stunning crustacean that lives on soft corals in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a remarkable ability to camouflage itself by changing its color and attaching coral polyps to its shell. Here are some interesting facts about […]
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