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The real vampire squid

vampire squid

Vampyroteuthis is considered to be a “living fossil,” little changed from its relatives hundreds of millions of years ago. Vampire squid mostly hang out in low-oxygen zones more than 600 meters below the surface.

Kim Reisenbichler © 1996 MBARI

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

Vampire squid, deep-sea denizens complete with webbing that can flare like a cape, have enjoyed fame in the financial press.