It's a plane! It's a submarine! No, it's a barreleye fish. This deep sea fish has freaky tubular eyes, embedded within a transparent head. Why? To see in the dark and battle stinging siphonophores for food. At least that's one theory.
I think it just wants to win the prize for best imitation of a submarine by a marine fish.
See the barreleye (aka spookfish) swim in this YouTube video sure to hit the top ten.
hat tip: Deep Sea News Tweet
1 comment:
sweet fish
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