Monsters wie in Science Fiction Films! # 1
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| 1. Blobfish |
The blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a deep sea fish of the family Pycholutidae. Inhabiting the deep waters of the coasts o mainland Australia and Tasmania. It is rarely seen by humans. large, and grow continuously throughout its lifespan. Blobfish are found at dephts where the pressure is several dozens of times higher than at sea level. To remain afloat its flesh is primarily a gelatinous mass a density slightly less than water. This allows the blobfish to float above the see floor without expending energy on swimming. The almost lack of muscle is not a disadvantage as it primarily swallows eatable matter that swims by in front it.
Creature Data courtesy of Wikipedia