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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 fish—the “phantom anglerfish”—thriving at crushing depths of over 25,000 feet with a glowing lure and translucent, gelatinous body. Found via advanced ROV tech, this bizarre creature defies expectations about vertebrate life in extreme pressure, sparking excitement for future research into its biology and role in the abyss. This discovery not only reshapes our understanding of Earth’s deepest ecosystems but also hints at possibilities for life beyond our planet.
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