epipelagic zone

Cystisoma is a genus of amphipod. It is the only member of the family Cystisomatidae within the Hyperiidea.[1][2][3][4][5] The genus is noted for its nearly completely transparent body, adapted for life in low light waters. Description Gallery Cystisoma are characterized by unpigmented, transparent bodies which render them essentially invisible in water … [Read more...] about Cystisoma