Scientists have discovered a new species in the ocean depths, captivating with its glow (photos, videos available).

One mystery in the depths of the ocean has been solved. This creature was first spotted in the early 2000s near a massive ocean floor fissure off the coast of California.

After nearly 25 years, scientists have studied over one and a half hundred enigmatic organisms that resemble a gelatinous droplet with tentacles and internal organs. It turned out to be a completely different species, classified into its own family of living beings. This species is categorized as a nudibranch or sea slug, but it has significant differences, most notably in its swimming method. It has been named the deep-sea deceiver (Latin — Bathydeviidae) due to its remarkable ability to camouflage itself by mimicking other species.

This new type of slug can effortlessly swim underwater without sinking or rising to the surface. It moves gracefully by curling and lowering its entire body. Additionally, the deceiver has a structure resembling a hood, from which it can rapidly expel water to bounce back and evade predators. This hood actually serves as its mouth, enabling the deceiver to catch shrimp or other crustaceans.

The strange protrusions that look like fingers are part of its tail. The deep-sea deceiver can glow in the dark, reminiscent of a starry sky, as its bioluminescence is spot-like.

Bathydeviidae is a hermaphrodite. This species inhabits the northern region of the ocean, in the vast open water at depths ranging from 1000 to 4000 meters. Its length is slightly over 15 cm. Although they are primarily found off the coast of California, they have also been spotted in other parts of the ocean along the US coastline.

Previously, "Telegraph" reported on an astonishing discovery near the grave of a Nazi soldier from World War II. During excavations in Poland, Neolithic amphorae and a collection of coins with numismatic value were uncovered.