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Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida
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Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida
DOW-149
Vampire Squid
Monterey - California - USA
Vampyroteuthis infernalis
Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida, an order "in between" octopus and squid, mainly due to the addition of sensory filaments believed to be used for finding food in the deep sea - It has eight long arms and two filaments that extend well past the total length of the body and can retract into pockets found in the webbing between the arms - Within the webbing are two pouches wherein the tactile velar filaments are concealed.
Steve Downer
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Deep Sea Disco - The Vampire Squid's Illuminating Dance Party!
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. Get ready to groove with the coolest creature in the deep sea - DOW-149, the Vampire Squid! This funky print captures its mesmerizing beauty as it glides through the dark depths of Monterey, California. With small white discs scattered all over its body, this squid is like a walking light show! Those dots are actually photophores - specialized organs that produce their own dazzling glow. Talk about being a true party animal! But what makes DOW-149 truly unique is its position in the animal kingdom. It's currently the only member of the Vampyromorphida order, sitting right between octopuses and squids. And boy, does it know how to stand out! Sporting eight long arms and two extraordinary filaments that extend far beyond its body length, this squid has got some serious style. And when it wants to keep things low-key, those filaments can retract into hidden pockets found in its webbing. Speaking of webbing, within these intricate structures lie two secret pouches where tactile velar filaments are concealed. These sensory wonders help our groovy friend find food even in the deepest corners of the ocean. So next time you're feeling down or need some underwater entertainment, just gaze at Steve Downer's captivating print of DOW-149. Let this vibrant vampire squid transport you to an electrifying dance party beneath Pacific Ocean waves!
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