Mysteries of the Twilight Zone | Worlds of the Deep
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The deep sea is a diverse ecosystem with unique challenges and adaptations, including chemosynthetic oases and migration cycles. Various creatures in the Twilight Zone have evolved camouflage methods and unique features to survive in the dark depths, contributing to the overall biodiversity and productivity of the ocean.
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- The deep sea, once thought to be devoid of life according to Edward Forbes' abyssus theory, is now known to be teeming with biodiversity, supported by chemosynthetic oases at hydrothermal vents.
- The vertical migration of creatures in the Twilight Zone, including unique gelatinous zooplankton and predatory Red Devil squid, plays a crucial role in the deep sea ecosystem by sequestering carbon, providing food for deeper communities, and shaping biodiversity in the challenging midnight zone.
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Mysterious, dark, and home to unique creatures.
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