God has created different deep sea creatures. The term deep sea creature refers to organisms that live below the photic zone of the ocean. Different types of research studies have shown this fact that these creatures survive in extremely harsh conditions such as hundred of bars of pressure, small amounts of oxygen, very little food, no sunlight, and constant, extreme cold. We have selected this article in order to discuss some famous deep sea creatures that are considered weirdest.
1. Blobfish
This is considered as one of the weirdest sea creature. Different types of research studies have declared it as weirdest sea creatures. The worst thing about this creature is that this animal is just as lazy as it looks and sounds. The most interesting thing about blobfish is that it barely expends any energy even during eating.
2. Axolotl
Axolotl is also included in the list of weirdest sea creatures. They have the ability to regenerate the dangling limb at any time. There are different types of research reports that have clearly shown this fact that they can stay in their larval state even into adulthood, when they start becoming sexually mature.
3. Frilled Shark
The shrilled shark is also included in the list of weirdest sea creatures. They are found in deep sea and they often resembles with eel. The real distinguishing feature is its signature six gill slits. There is another interesting thing about shrilled shark that makes it weirdest and it includes that these animals came back from the dead as these animals were long thought to be extinct. Try finding them while staying close to ocean when possible.
4. Anglerfish
The Anglerfish is also considered weirdest deep sea creature. There are different types of research reports that have clearly shown this fact that they have big pointy teeth that are used during search of prey. They also have spine that doubles as bait for prey.
5. Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is also included in the list of weirdest sea creatures. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in Scotland and elserwhere. There are different types of research reports that have shown this fact that the Loch Ness Monster is a cryptid, reputedly a large unknown animal that inhabits Loch Ness in the Scottish highland.
6. Dana Octopus Squid
This is also considered as one of the weirdest sea creature. The scientist and researchers are of the opinion that this sea creature mesmerizes its prey by flashing it. By emitting flashes of light used to blind their prey, the Dana Octopus Squid successfully disorients, then captures them.
Photo by John Maze
7. Longhorn Cowfish
The longhorn cowfish is also included in the list of weirdest sea creatures. This sea creature is mainly recognized by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head, rather like those of a cow or bull. They are mostly found in Indo-Pacific region and can grow up to 20 inches long. The longhorn cowfish is becoming increasingly popular as a pet.
8. Leafy Sea Dragon
The leafy sea dragon is a marine fish in the family Syngnathidae and this family also includes the seahorses. There are different types of research reports that have shown this fact that this fish is found in southern and western coasts of Australia. The Leafy Sea Dragon is one of the few sea creatures with its own built-in camouflage. The Leafy Sea Dragon propels itself by means of a pectoral fin which is present on the ridge of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closes to the tail end. These small fins are almost completely transparent and difficult to see as they undulate minutely to move the creature sedately through the water.
9. Coffinfish
The coffinfish is also included in the list of weirdest sea creatures. The coffinfish has a flabby body and long tail that are both covered with small spines. The coffinfish has a black mouth lining. Another interesting thing about this sea creature is that it grows to at least 10 cm in length.
10. Long-nosed Chimaera
The long-nosed chimaera comes at number ten in the list of weirdest sea creatures. There are different types of research reports that have clearly shown this fact that this long-nosed chimaera is known as “ghost shark” in South Africa.
