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Deep-sea amphipod

Eurythenes gryllus

The deep-sea amphipod is a small crustacean adapted to life in the extreme depths of the world's oceans, often found several kilometers below the surface. It has a laterally compressed, translucent body with long antennae and robust legs, allowing it to scavenge organic debris o…

Classification

Invertebrate

Family

Eurytheneidae

Habitat

Abyssal and hadal zones of deep ocean trenches

Diet

Scavenger

Conservation status

Least Concern

Lifespan

2-5 years

Weight

1-5 grams

Scientific name

Eurythenes gryllus

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Deep-sea amphipods have been found inside the Mariana Trench, one of the deepest parts of the ocean on Earth.
Deep-sea amphipods have been recorded at depths greater than 10,000 meters, among the deepest-living known animals. They can swell in size after feeding, storing energy for long periods between meals. Their bodies produce special proteins to withstand crushing water pressure.

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