Can we all take a second to appreciate the incredible, deep sea vampire squid? Here are some quick facts:
1. Its scientific name is Vampyroteuthis infernalis, which literally means "vampire squid from hell".
2. It shares similarities with both squids and octopuses, which puts it in its own order: Vampyromorphida.
3. It is bioluminescent! When threatened, the vampire squid flails its arms around and flashes light via photophores, which disorients predators.
- One 1.25-inch (32mm) hard enamel pin with red glitter, made from our original illustration
- Shiny gold metal
- Two rubber pin backs
- "OH PLESIOSAUR" stamped on reverse.
