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Many deep-sea species exhibit ontogenetic vertical migration, occupying different depths as they mature.
Evidence from capture records suggests Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni inhabits depths from roughly 1,000 to over 2,200 meters, with juveniles occurring at shallower levels and adults descending deeper into bathypelagic zones.
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💥 Impact (click to read)
Vertical distribution reduces direct competition between life stages and aligns the squid with prey availability patterns that shift by depth and season in the Southern Ocean.
Understanding these depth ranges is critical for modeling how environmental changes, including warming waters and shifting prey populations, may affect one of Antarctica's largest predators.
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