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A team of researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has discovered a glowing “mystery mollusk” within the ocean's midnight zone.

About Bathydevius Caudactylus

A new species of mollusk, Bathydevius, has been discovered in the ocean's midnight zone. Unlike typical sea slugs, this bioluminescent species has a paddle-like tail, a large gelatinous hood, and swims in the deep ocean. It moves by flexing its body or drifting in currents and is hermaphroditic, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.

Details about Midnight Zone:

Ocean Zones	Sunlight zone (Epipelagic), Twilight zone (Mesopelagic), Midnight zone (Bathypelagic), Abyssal zone (Abyssopelagic), Hadal zone (Trenches).
Light Penetration	Sunlight is absorbed rapidly as it travels through water. Red, orange, and yellow wavelengths are absorbed quickly, leaving blue visible.
Midnight Zone Depth	Extends from 1,000 meters to 4,000 meters reaching the ocean floor in many areas.
Habitat Significance	The midnight zone is the largest habitat on Earth, accounting for 70% of all seawater.
Temperature	Steady temperature of around 4° Celsius (39° Fahrenheit).
Pressure	Ranges from 100 to 400 atmospheres, increasing with depth.
Adaptations of Organisms	Well-developed visual systems, Bioluminescence for luring prey and attracting mates. Enhanced auditory systems to detect nearby movements. Ability to withstand extreme cold and hydrostatic pressure.