Mariana Snail Fish

The Mariana Snailfish is found at depths of up to 8,145 meters in the Mariana Trench, making it the deepest-dwelling vertebrate known. Its unique physical attributes, such as its compact body shape, soft body, and flexible skull, allow it to withstand the extreme pressures found at these depths. Additionally, its chemical adaptations, including high levels of TMAO, specialized enzymes, and unique lipid compositions, enable its cellular structures and metabolic processes to function properly under these extreme conditions.