mysterious eel larvae in Bali.

Belut Larva Bali (wikimedia)

A transparent eels caught on camera off the east coast of Bali. Larval eels taken and loaded Wired.com Bali Reef Divers. Eel-like ribbons, very thin and barely visible eyes. During the larval phase, these eels do not have red blood cells. They are small organs and internal tissues transparent, helping them to avoid predators. In the larvae, called leptocephalus Latin eel or a small head.

Initially, larval eels ascribed worm eggs. Then regarded as a fish. However, in the end, leptocephalus regarded as no different from the eel larvae. Larval period itself can last anywhere from three to more than one year. Scientists are not sure eel larvae food. However, they suspect these larvae eat the tiny particles floating in the sea.