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flag Scientists find new deep-sea slug species that uses bioluminescence in the ocean's midnight zone.

flag Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute discovered a new species of sea slug, named Bathydevius caudactylus, in the deep ocean's midnight zone, around 3,300 to 13,100 feet below the surface. flag This unique creature, nicknamed the "mystery mollusk," has a large gelatinous hood for trapping prey, a paddle-like tail, and uses bioluminescence to navigate and deter predators. flag This discovery marks the first known sea slug to inhabit such deep waters, highlighting the importance of deep-sea exploration and conservation.

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