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pl23_expn7997.jpg

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Description

Bottom-dwelling fish - Ipnos sp. The yellow organs on the head are modified eyes that may be used to detect bioluminescent prey, or possibly serve as lures.

Credit

NOAA/OAR/OER, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas, Leg 3.

Display Date

20160630T221633Z

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Mariana