Sabtu, 15 Desember 2012
Mariana Trench, is the deepest place on Earth that is located in the Pacific Ocean. Basic trough is located at a depth of 10,911 feet, or nearly 11 km (More than Mount Everest above sea level).
When calculated according to latitudenya and equatorial bulge of the earth, where it is at 6366 km above the center of the earth ..
So often the question arises, is there life and the deepest darkest place in the world?
Here are some of the creatures that live in the bottom of the world :
1. Tiburonia Granrojo
The Big Red (Tiburonia Granrojo)
These creatures lived in the depths of 1500 m or 1.5 km below sea level with a size of 100 cm. belonging to the class Scyphozoa.
2. Paraliparis Copei Copei
Paraliparis Copei Copei
These creatures are found at depths between 1600 m or 1.6 km and measuring 17 cm. Paraliparis Snailfishes classified into genus and there are 112 different species find habitat in benthic, benthopelagic and pelagic across the ocean. This creature has a transparent body.
3. Stauroteuthis Syrtensis
Stauroteuthis Syrtensis or commonly called the Glowing Sucker Octopus lives at depths of 2500 m or 2.5 km. This creature has a maximum size of up to 50 centimeters or two feet. This creature emits blue-green light. as well as a transparent skin that makes it look organs.
4. Stomias Boa (Scaly Dragonfish)
Stomias Boa (Scaly Dragonfish)
Stomias Boa or called Scaly Dragonfish lives at depths of 1500 m or 1.5 km with a size of 32 cm. classified into families Stomiidae.
5. Grimpoheuthis (Dumbo Octopus)
Grimpoheuthis (Dumbo Octopus)
Grimpoheuthis or called Dumbo Octopus lives at a depth of 5 km below sea level and has a size of up to 150 cm / 1.5 meters
6. Hirondellea gigas
Hirondellea gigas lives in the depths of 10,900 m or almost 11 km below sea level. information about these creatures are few and are still being studied at the university aberdeen.
7. Himantolophus Paucifilosus (Football fish)
Himantolophus Paucifilosus or so-called Football live fish at depths between 1000-4000 m / 1-4 km below sea level. This creature has a size of up to 45 cm. This being classified into families Himantolophidae. and ends on the eyes can give off light. information about these creatures being studied more deeply by scientists.
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