Bizarre fish: Macropinna microstoma

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The Macropinna microstoma, a deep-sea fish first described in 1939, was recently captured on camera by researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute off the coast of California. This unique species is notable for its transparent head, allowing visibility of its internal organs. The discovery highlights the ongoing exploration of deep-sea biodiversity and the fascinating adaptations of marine life.

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I just saw this today, last week researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute found a bizarre-looking deep-sea fish off the coast of California. It is a fish that was first described in 1939, it has a transparent head in which you can clearly see its organs. It has now been captured on camera:

http://www.mbari.org/news/news_releases/2009/barreleye/barreleye.html

http://www.mbari.org/news/news_releases/2009/barreleye/barreleye1-350.jpg
 
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Thats a bit scary but its got a cute little face.
 
aww that's so cool.
 

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