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Phantom Anglerfish Found in Mariana Trench | Philadelphia News
Scientists have uncovered a ghostly new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “phantom anglerfish,” thriving at crushing depths over 25,000 feet with a glowing lure and translucent body that makes it nearly invisible. Found via advanced ROV tech, this bizarre creature defies the odds with a specialized metabolism to survive extreme cold and pressure, igniting excitement among marine biologists. Its discovery opens new doors to understanding life’s limits on Earth—and beyond—with plans underway to study its genetics, behavior, and role in the abyssal ecosystem. The trench remains a…
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