The mystery mollusc (Bathydevius caudactylus), a remarkable new species of sea slug discovered in the deep sea by MBARI researchers (IMAGE)

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The mystery mollusc (Bathydevius caudactylus), a remarkable new species of sea slug discovered in the deep sea by MBARI researchers

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MBARI researchers have described a remarkable new species of nudibranch from the depths of the midnight zone. Nicknamed the “mystery mollusc,” Bathydevius caudactylus swims with a fingered tail, uses a cavernous hood to capture food, and glows with brilliant bioluminescence. Image: © 2014 MBARI

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