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Explanation of Everything on Instagram: "Follow us @explanationeverything A living fossil from the darkest parts of the ocean! The vampire squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, is one of the ocean’s most bizarre and misunderstood creatures. Despite its ominous name — which translates to “vampire squid from hell” — it is neither a true squid nor an octopus. Instead, it belongs to its own ancient order, making it a living fossil of the deep sea. This creature lives thousands of meters below the surfac

Sea of Specters - Haunted Ocean Mysteries on Instagram: "🌊 The Dark Side of the Sea They Never Told You About 😨⚫ Beneath the calm waves lies a world untouched by light — a realm of monsters, mysteries, and pure darkness. The deep sea isn’t just unexplored… it’s unknowable. 🌌🐙 ⚠ What hides in the ocean’s deepest trenches? ✔ Creatures of the Abyss – Anglerfish, viperfish, and colossal squids with eyes the size of plates 👁 ✔ Crushing Pressure – Enough to shat