Although scientists have indeed done some research and studies on the strange creatures and creatures in the Mariana Trench There are many creatures waiting to be discovered in this region It is estimated that.
Let’s continue with what we’ve discovered so far and Let’s explore the characteristics of these creatures.
1. Devil from the Black Sea

This creature is a type of anglerfish that lives in dark waters and is known for its bioluminescence feature. A food that can produce its own light has. In this way it hunts by attracting its prey in the dark.
The Devil of the Black Sea, whose live footage was available to us about ten years ago, was a creature of the sea with the terrible structure of its teeth. one of the scariest creatures is considered.
2. Dragonfish

The small but powerful hunter, with an average length of 15 cm, has a huge jaw structure compared to its body size. Also, their teeth are quite strong compared to other fish. It is sharp and transparent.
These properties allow it to swim in deep waters where light almost never reaches. It lies unnoticed, waiting for its prey. The dragonfish stands out for its teeth and has a strong structure and a creature that can skillfully hide.
3. Goblin shark

This creature belongs to the Mitsukurinidae family, which is about 125 million years old. It is the only surviving member. This creature, whose habitat is quite deep and very difficult to observe, was discovered 100 years ago.
The goblin shark uses a system called Lorenzini bulbs on its nose to detect its prey. It can detect even the slightest movement in the water. Moreover, when approaching its prey, it throws its jaw forward like a spear and catches its prey with ease.
4. Searchlight fish

Spotlight fish can hide in the water thanks to their large pupils. It can even detect prey easily. The pale blue lights on its belly reflect the light coming from the upper part of the sea, making them invisible to their enemies.
5. Barreleye fish

Perhaps the strangest looking creature of the Mariana Trench, attracts attention with its transparent head It’s a Barreleye fish. His eyes are bright green and are located at the back of his body, following the classic eye position.
The fish’s eyes detect the silhouettes of possible prey in areas where light almost never reaches. In addition, researchers have found that this fish can better detect its prey. can move their eyes forward suggests.
6. Vampire Squid

The reddish color of this creature and the cloak-like structure between its arms give it this name. Vampire squids, despite their scary name they move quite slowly and they live largely at depths between 500 and 3,000 meters.
Unlike most marine animals, they can go through more than one reproductive cycle to a unique lifespan they have.
7. Frill shark

This creature gets its name from the ruffled gills that extend along its long snake-like body. Scientists say the frilled shark is a species that has remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. He claims it’s a fossil.
So much so that this fish has adapted to the harsh conditions of the deep seas and A unique structure developed. Its mouth is quite wide and full of three-pronged and hooked teeth.
8. Dumbo octopus

Dumbo octopus is one of the strangest creatures of the deep sea. Moves with its ear-like fins and determines the direction with his arms. After mating with a male, this creature stores sperm for a long time and carries out fertilization at the right time.
With this ability, she uses this ability to birth her babies. when environmental conditions are most suitable It can wait.
9. Snailfish

This creature holds the title of the deepest living fish. Snail fish live at a depth of about 8,000 meters in the sea, ie In the crowded and dark water of the well lives.
So much so that they are only found in the Mariana Trench. could be observed with remote-controlled vehicles. Snailfish have a pearly appearance and also attract attention with their gelatinous appearance.
10. Bone worm

Bone worms, or zombie worms, like to eat the skeletons of dead whales. To reach the oils in the whale bones It secretes acid and can thus pierce skeletons.
While the females of these creatures do all the feeding work, only the males do It lives in the female body and fertilizes the female.
Sources: IFL Science, How Things Work
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