A recent study has clarified the origin of a mysterious golden orb found on the ocean floor, ruling out extraterrestrial theories. Researchers have identified it as the organic remains of Relicanthus daphneae, a rare deep-sea anemone that can reach 30 centimeters in diameter and resides at depths of 1,600 to 4,000 meters. This species has long puzzled scientists due to its unique biology, which does not conform to typical anemone or coral classifications. The study revealed that the orb contained spirocytes—specialized cells unique to cnidarians—eliminating initial thoughts that it was an egg or biofilm. Further DNA analysis indicated a 99.9% match to the anemone, but the remains did not correspond to any known structures of the species. By revisiting earlier specimens, researchers found fragments of a golden cuticle produced by the anemone, which detaches as it moves along the ocean floor. This finding emphasizes the unresolved biodiversity of deep-sea organisms, with over 80% of the ocean still unmapped and unexplored.