Blobfish and snailfish – Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Blobfish (Psychrolutes species) don’t need muscles – they have a feeding strategy that consists of sitting and waiting for something edible to go by. As well as that, their jelly-like flesh is slightly lighter than water, so they don’t need to expend energy or scarce

Gerringer Lab – Deep-Sea Physiology and Ecology at SUNY Geneseo

Prickly shark – Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Scientists discover three new sea creatures in depths of the Pacific Ocean

Three New Snailfish Species, Elusive Long-Legged Creatures Spotted On Deep- Sea Expedition

Animals of the Deep • MBARI

Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Scientists identify deep-sea blob as new species using only video, Marine life

Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Blobfish and snailfish – Deep-sea creatures – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand