Polycheles typhlops: The Blind Deep-Sea Lobster That Thrives Without Sight

Polycheles typhlops is a deep-sea lobster species.
It inhabits bathyal zones of the ocean floor.
The species has strongly reduced, non-functional eyes.
A flattened body allows stable contact with sediment.
Antennae are the primary sensory organs.
Feeding is based on scavenging and opportunism.
The anatomy reflects extreme energy efficiency.