Why Is This Deep-Sea Squid Pretending to Be a Plant? Scientists Just Captured the Bizarre Behavior on Camera

Deep-sea researchers have discovered a new squid species. This squid buries itself in the seafloor. It waves its tentacles like plants. This is a new form of aggressive mimicry. The squid uses this to ambush unsuspecting prey. This behavior helps it conserve energy in a food-scarce environment. Technology is revealing these hidden deep-sea behaviors.