The vampire squid (vampyroteuthis infernalis; “vampire squid from hell”) is a unique deep-sea dwelling creature commonly found in temperate waters. This fascinating species is believed to be an evolutionary bridge between squid and octopuses, having features of both. Unlike others of its kind, the vampire squid is incapable of inking when frightened.
You left out the best part. It eats ocean snow. Y'know, the stuff that drifts down into the abyss when fish die, get torn apart, poop…
Vampire squids are one of my favourite detritivores.












