The Pink See-Through Fantasia Is a Dweller of the Deep Sea and You Can See Its Organs at Work
Image credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer
The fantasia has a unique feeding mechanism whereby it filters nutrients from sediments on the ocean floor. As it sifts through the sediment, it helps to oxygenate the area, which is essential for other creatures that live in the deep sea. So not only is it cute, but it’s also a hard worker.
Unlike other sea cucumbers that remain on the bottom, this species is capable of swimming using a wing-shaped collar surrounding its mouth. This mobility allows it to explore new feeding areas or flee from potential danger.
Additionally, like other deep-sea animals, the fantasia can produce bioluminescence that illuminates its inner organs. This characteristic may serve as a deterrent to predators who might not want to consume a meal with visible insides.
The fantasia has a unique feeding mechanism whereby it filters nutrients from sediments on the ocean floor. As it sifts through the sediment, it helps to oxygenate the area, which is essential for other creatures that live in the deep sea. So not only is it cute, but it’s also a hard worker.
Unlike other sea cucumbers that remain on the bottom, this species is capable of swimming using a wing-shaped collar surrounding its mouth. This mobility allows it to explore new feeding areas or flee from potential danger.
Additionally, like other deep-sea animals, the fantasia can produce bioluminescence that illuminates its inner organs. This characteristic may serve as a deterrent to predators who might not want to consume a meal with visible insides.
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15 August 2023
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