Sea creatures that live in the depths of the ocean can sometimes grow much bigger than similar creatures that prefer shallow waters.

生活在深海的生物有时可以比生活在浅水的同类生物大得多YUETWAlEo=Ni。

This is a phenomenon called deep-sea gigantism.

这种现象被称为深海巨大化现象FYI#,#N)s*uC2。

A well-known example of deep-sea gigantism is the colossal squid, which can grow up to 14 metres long.

深海巨大化现象的一个著名例子是巨型乌贼，它们可以长到14米长nn3E2W.Uzz=。

There are several theories about the causes of deep-sea gigantism.

关于深海巨大化现象的成因，有几种理论X]H|f3UY^THyI[m+sn4P。

It is believed that the colder temperatures at the bottom of the ocean can slow an animal’s metabolism.

人们认为，海底较低的温度会减缓动物的新陈代谢60M@0mhIhbl0SioV。

This is important for the survival of deep-sea creatures.

这对深海生物的生存至关重要3GMK=aAh5#F8z7cJS=S-。

Food can be hard to find in the cold, dark water, which means that these creatures have to conserve their energy.

在冰冷黑暗的深海中很难找到食物，这意味着深海生物必须保存能量gcoCl;UKSNN。

With such slow metabolisms, they take a long time to mature.

而由于新陈代谢缓慢，它们需要很长时间才能成熟fdaqOsux*B*-。

This allows them to continue growing.

这使得它们能够持续生长wMJ5GWlT2Y-,yFQ3。