Reconstructed Jurassic tissue reveals passive vampire squid’s ancestor may have been an adept hunter


June 23, 2022

Uniquely preserved soft tissue from the Jurassic era offers insight into the anatomy and lifestyle of an ancient cephalopod, according to research published in Scientific Reports on Thursday comparing the fossilized remains of Vampyronassa rhodanica with its modern relative, the vampire squid.

The Latin name Vampyroteuthis infernalis translates to “vampire squid from hell,” but the foot-long cephalopod is more closely related to octopus than squid and isn’t particularly aggressive as it glides through the deep sea, passively feeding on zooplankton.

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