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What kind of animals live in the Abyssopelagic zone?
Animals in this zone include anglerfish, deep sea jellyfish, deep sea shrimp, cookiecutter shark, tripod fish, and abyssal octopus also known as the dumbo octopus. The animals that live in this zone will eat anything since food is very scarce this deep down in the ocean.
What is the deepest a shark can swim?
They prefer waters with sea surface temperatures of 50 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. White sharks have been known to swim as deep as 6,150 feet.
What types of organisms live in the ocean?
What Animals Live in the Ocean? Invertebrates. Moon jellyfish Aurelia aurita. Sharks. Bull shark, carcharhinus leucas, Bega lagoon, Fiji. Seabirds. Two Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) on sea cliff top and gannet flying by in seabird colony, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK. Turtles. Sea turtle under water. Mammals. Fish. Shellfish.
What are the names of the deep sea animals?
There are several species of deep sea animals living in the oceans that terrify humans including the dragonfish, frilled shark, vampire squid, big red jellyfish, giant squid, coffinfish, anglerfish, snaggletooth, and the blue ringed octopus. Some are poisonous while others have huge teeth and menacing appearances.
What animals live in marine life?
They include: About 20 species of whales and dolphins Fish, including Atlantic cod, bluefin tuna, ocean sunfish, basking sharks, thresher sharks, mako sharks, haddock, and flounder Marine invertebrates such as lobsters, crabs, sea stars, brittle stars, scallops, oysters, and mussels Marine algae, such as kelp, sea lettuce, wrack, and Irish moss
What are interesting facts about the marine biome?
The marine biome is the largest biome in the world. It takes up a whopping 70% of the Earth and accounts for 90% of the world’s water supply. This biome boasts of more than 230 distinct species. Marine biome is characterized by salty waters that have a lot of biodiversity making up numerous complex ecosystems.