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Phantom Anglerfish Discovered in Mariana Trench
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Deep in the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a glowing, gelatinous fish dubbed the “phantom anglerfish” — a bizarre creature thriving at depths over eight thousand meters, using bioluminescent lures to hunt in total darkness. Discovered via ROV during a major deep-sea expedition, this find challenges everything we thought we knew about life’s limits. With a unique metabolism and alien-like senses, the fish may hold secrets to surviving crushing pressure and eternal night — and researchers are already planning a return trip to unlock its mysteries.
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