Saturday, September 19, 2009

The most incredible sea creatures


It's said that we know moon better than our own oceans. Here are some creatures that are not product of science fiction. They actually exist. And what else is still down there to be found?




















5. The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni)
Largest found specimens have been 12-14 meters long, weighting about 500 kilos. So monsters actually DO exist!



















4. Sepia (Sepia)
These highly intelligent cuttlefish have a sophisticated system to communicate with each other by changing their colour. What would they say if they could talk our language? Stop polluting the oceans?




















3. Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)
They have a lure attached to their head, to attract smaller preradors near enough to catch. Some anglerfish can even switch light into the lure. I'd say these fish are better fishers than most fishermen.


















2. Horseshoe crab (Limulus poluphemus)
These living fossils have changed very little in the past 445 million years. I guess they got it right on the first time.

























1. Sea horse (Hippocampus)
These are absolutely charming little animals, with there horse-shape head and tiny wings in the back, moving shyly and awkwardly forward in upright position. Like things from another planet.

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