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Many larval and juvenile squid species worldwide exhibit partial transparency as a survival strategy.
Early life stages of Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni likely possess semi-transparent tissues, a common adaptation among midwater cephalopods to avoid detection by predators.
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Transparency reduces visual contrast in dim, filtered light zones above the deep Antarctic abyss, increasing survival during vulnerable growth phases.
As individuals mature and descend into darker waters, pigmentation and tissue density may increase, reflecting a shift from concealment to strength and predatory capability.
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