A mesmerizing deep-sea creature known as a sea angel or pteropod floats gracefully against a dark, black background. Its translucent, wing-like lobes fan out like delicate petals, with hints of blue and pink iridescence. Long, thin tentacles spiral outward, glowing with faint shades of yellow and green, creating a sense of ethereal movement. A small, reflective, silvery sphere near the center of its body catches the light, adding a touch of otherworldly sparkle. The creature’s ghostly form appears both fragile and otherworldly, perfectly adapted to the vast openness of the deep ocean. The image is credited to Gregory Rothman, 2024, in gold text in the lower right corner
A Pteropod flutters through the blackwater of Analao. “Wings don’t fall me now! Batty, Batty, BATTY!!!!” - Robert Townsend as Bobby Taylor in Hollywood Shuffle
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