animals remain a mystery. So let’s dive in! Here are some great ocean mysteries that live deep, deep down in the dark.The mysterious Japanese spider crab sits about 1,000 feet down below the water surface.
The ominous creature is a massive crab that looks just like a spider (creepy!) Even though they might look a bit scary, they are really gentle giants that scavenge dead animals and plants.Spider crabs can live for a long time and some have been known to have lasted a century, or even longer.The anglerfish is a bit famous after having a starring role in Disney's 'Finding Nemo.' Anglerfish are well known for having a type of “fishing rod” at the top of their head that can light up.
The glow in the deep dark waters attracts unsuspecting fish which then get gobbled up by the anglerfish’s huge mouth. Male anglerfish don’t have this skill since they latch on to the much larger females with their sharp teeth.
Over time he fuses with the female and loses all his organs except the reproductive ones. Unfortunately, this alien-looking fish is endangered because it is seen as a delicacy in certain parts of the world.You might have seen this little guy floating about on social media because they were voted the ugliest animal in 2013.
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