These are images of Vampire Squid in their natural habitat. Their structure is more like a jellyfish than an actual squid. In one of the pictures below, the Vampire Squid is shown folded inside out. That is their way of protecting themselves.
They are not are as scary as they look. The may look large and scary, they are only about six inches in size
They are not are as scary as they look. The may look large and scary, they are only about six inches in size
-Did you know?-
-Some Vampire Squids are black with red eyes.
-The lights, or photophores, are for confusing predators or mating.
-The lights, or photophores, are for confusing predators or mating.
-The Vampire Squid's Latin name,Vampyroteuthis infernalis, translates to "Vampire Squid from hell".
-The Vampire Squid has remained basically unchanged for about 3 million years.
-The Vampire Squid has remained basically unchanged for about 3 million years.