Unique fish that seem to have legs found in marine scientists in the exploration of the RI. Angler fish had a fin-like legs, and is used to balance yourself. The fish was found to scientists using the mapping system and robotic vehicles in the exploration of 21 thousand square miles (33.8 thousand sq km) of ocean in northern Indonesia with a depth of 800 feet (0.25 km) to 2 miles (3.2 km).
Faye Archell of the Centre of Applied Zoologym said, "many species are known as ambush predators. Adapt their fins in order to stay balanced on the ocean floor and remain camouflaged. "
"Then they used a bulge just above the head of their mouth to lure prey." Most of these species live in the deep sea, but some are living in shallow tropical regions. Scientists predict 40 new species of plants and animals in the expedition for three weeks.
More than 100 hours of video and 100 thousand photographs taken using a robotic vehicle with a high resolution camera that is connected to the mainland by satellite and high speed internet.
Verena Tunncliffe, professor of the University of Victoria Canada said the images provide stunning view of the world's most complex marine ecosystems.
"Lili once found at sea and in shallow seas, but now it is rare," he said in a statement.
"I have only seen a few in my career. However, on this expedition I was amazed to see the diversity. "
One animal that looks like a flower caught with needles beralapis such as glass, but scientists suspect that it is a carnivorous sponge.
The thistle seems wrapped in a sticky layer is used to capture passing food.
