I guess the real issue is what constitutes "ugly", as most of these sea creatures have evolved over time to live in extreme depths of the ocean where no light can even reach. Many seem to have evolved with big eyes and disproportionate mouths full of sharp teeth to increase their feeding potential. Some have evolved with appendages that act as lures for other fish or sea creatures such as the Angler Fish.
I'd like to think while they may seem unsightly or a bit unnerving, they are in fact beautiful just by the fact of their unique adaptation to their surroundings.
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