This deep-sea shrimp, Acanthephyra purpurea, spews a bioluminescent goo to blind or distract a predator, in this case a deep sea Viperfish. (via: Smithsonian Ocean Explorer)     (image: Edith Widder) View high resolution

This deep-sea shrimp, Acanthephyra purpurea, spews a bioluminescent goo to blind or distract a predator, in this case a deep sea Viperfish.

(via: Smithsonian Ocean Explorer)     (image: Edith Widder)

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    The depths of the ocean can seem as alien as outer space.
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    thats on bad ass shrimp