The Little Blue-Eyed Vampire from Hell

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Publication Year:
2012

ISBN-13: 9781453264874

<DIV><b>Seek out the mysterious vampire squid on a stunning journey into the ocean&rsquo;s depths with leading marine conservationist Richard Ellis</b>&#160;</div><DIV><BR>Renowned marine conservationist Richard Ellis gives a fascinating account of the vampire squid. Named <i>Vampyroteuthis infernalis</i> (&ldquo;the vampire squid from Hell&rdquo;) by its nineteenth-century discoverer because of its sinister appearance, it is neither a vampire nor a true squid, and lives in the deep ocean where few humans ever catch sight of it. A unique, stunning creature, it is sometimes called a &ldquo;living fossil,&rdquo; and it can light up or turn inside out at a moment&rsquo;s notice. <BR><BR>Ellis&rsquo;s narrative of the vampire squid&rsquo;s history, evolution, and characteristics is brought into context by his broad knowledge of other squid, octopus, and marine species. More than thirty dazzling&#160;images illustrate the book. <i>The Little Blue-Eyed Vampire from Hell</i> is an exhilarating journey into the ocean&rsquo;s abyss, boldly illuminating one of the earth&rsquo;s most elusive creatures.</div>