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Cloaklike webbing between eight arms gives Vampyroteuthis infernalis its vampire name, but the animal does not drink blood. This deep-sea cephalopod belongs to a distinct lineage more closely related to octopuses than to true squid. Its soft, nearly gelatinous body and light-producing organs are ada...
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Vampyroteuthis infernalis, commonly called the vampire squid, is a deep-sea cephalopod distinguished by its dark red coloration and ability to tolerate extremely low oxygen levels. This relic species, belonging to the Vampyromorpha order, was initially described in 1903. It’s notable for its unique...
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