Sinuous Asperoteuthis Mangoldae Squid Filmed Alive for First Time, Nautilus Live

Hovering above the seafloor, the Asperoteuthis mangoldae squid is a recently discovered deepsea species that was just seen alive for the first time Researchers think this unusual squid s tail may help it mimic other animals, like a stinging siphonophore. For NOAA scientist Dr. Michael Vecchione who identified the squid, the next question about this littleknown cephalopod is why changing its appearance would be important for survival in the almost lightless deep sea. The Nautilus team spotted this sinuous