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Phantom Anglerfish Found in Mariana Trench | San Diego News
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Deep in the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a ghostly new anglerfish—aptly named the “phantom anglerfish”—that glows with a bioluminescent lure to hunt in total darkness at depths over 25,000 feet. Its gelatinous, translucent body defies the crushing pressure, and its slow metabolism lets it survive on rare, high-energy meals. Found via remote submersible, this discovery underscores how much remains unknown in Earth’s most extreme habitats. Researchers are now unraveling its genetics, diet, and role in the deep-sea food web—each clue revealing how resilient life can be in the planet’s final frontiers.
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