Deep Sea Creatures - Nature's: Microworlds - Episode 11 Preview - Bbc Four

: Scavengers that roam the seafloor, capable of surviving years between meals.

: Animals create their own light to hunt, mate, or distract predators.

The following is a preview of the unique ecosystem explored in the eleventh episode of the series, focusing on the deep sea. The Final Frontier : Scavengers that roam the seafloor, capable of

: With food being scarce, many creatures move slowly or have metabolic rates near zero.

: A "living fossil" that feeds on "marine snow"—falling organic debris from above. : Scavengers that roam the seafloor

: Uses a glowing lure to entice unsuspecting prey in the pitch black.

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: Cellular structures are reinforced to survive weight equivalent to an elephant standing on a thumb.