Vampire Squid — printable fact sheet
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Vampire Squid
Vampyroteuthis infernalis
The vampire squid is a deep-sea cephalopod known for its striking appearance, featuring webbed arms and dark coloration. Despite its name, it is not a true squid nor a vampire; instead, it belongs to its own unique order and feeds primarily on marine detritus. Its large eyes are…
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- Despite its fearsome name, the vampire squid primarily feeds on 'marine snow'—a mixture of dead plankton, fecal matter, and organic debris.
- The vampire squid glows in the dark using photophores on its body and arm tips. It can turn itself inside-out in a defensive posture called the 'pineapple posture.' Unlike other squid, it does not squirt ink, but releases a cloud of bioluminescent mucus instead.
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