Vampire octopus

25 incredible fun facts about the Vampire Squid, fun facts for kids, plus more about where they live and eat, what they do, and so much more!

Vampire squid, neither squid nor octopus

The Midwater Ecology research program encompasses a broad range of investigations of the deep water column, including community composition and dynamics, behavior, age and growth, bioluminescence, physiology, carbon flux, and more.

Vampire Squid Deep sea Mysterious living things My illustration :)

Flapjack octopus

Do you think a vampire is scary? Wait until you see a vampire squid! Here are five facts about vampire squid that will blow your mind (or suck your blood!).

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn22299-vampire-squid-from-hell-eats-faeces-to-survive-depths.html

Vampire squid from hell is not really evil although it can appear to be a zombie squid. It can dazzle you with lights.

Vampire squid in stealth mode; red in pitch black is invisible.

Our planet constitutes of oceans which are yet to be explored fully. The deepest of oceans are home to some of the most mysterious creatures not witnessed by many.

My final project from scientific illustration class!! Actualy had a lot of fun doing it and will now be proudly displayed on my girlfriend’s wall. Cheers!

Vampire? No wait, Vampire Squid? (art by Porrie on deviant art) No that’s not right either. Aha! The Vampire Squid! Vampyroteuthis infernalis which interestingly translates to vampire squid f…

💬 1 🔁 6 ❤️ 4 · 5- Vampire Squid Their scientific name (Vampyroteuthis Infernalis) means 'Vampire Squid From Hell', which is cool but misleading. These animals are actually closer to being octopi…

Vampyroteuthis infernalis

Stauroteuthis syrtensis, also known as the glowing sucker octopus, is a species of small pelagic octopus found at great depths in the north Atlantic Ocean. It is one of a very small number of octopuses to exhibit bioluminescence. Wikipedia Scientific name: Stauroteuthis syrtensis Higher classification: Stauroteuthis Rank: Species