Arcanum in permanent darkness of ocean

2009-11-23 15:51 BJT

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A rare "Dumbo" octopod - a creature named as such because it flaps fins
that look like ears of the cartoon flying elephant - is seen in the
depths of the ocean in this undated handout photo released November 22,
2009. The permanent darkness of the ocean depths is home to a far
greater range of animals, from luminous jellyfish to tubeworms that live
off oil seeping from the seabed, than previously thought, scientists
said on Sunday.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)