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Clues to future of undersea exploration may reside inside a jellyfish-like creature

A siphonophore glides through the sea.

A siphonophore, an animal with colonies of propulsion jets, glides through the sea.

Credit: Kevin Raskoff/Wikimedia Commons


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siphonophore specimen

Scientists see possibilities for future undersea exploration in the secrets of a siphonophore.

Credit: David Liittschwager


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Two divers under water

Biologists are blue-water diving to study siphonophores and related marine life.

Credit: Eric Klos


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Jack Costello and a colleague conduct research on siphonophores in the laboratory.

Jack Costello and colleagues conduct research on siphonophores in the laboratory.

Credit: Providence College


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Marrus orthocanna, a physonect siphonophore

M. orthocanna, a physonect siphonophore, trails dozens of tentacles that snare prey.

Credit: NOAA


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A siphonophore is coiled in mid-water depths, tentacles dangling

A siphonophore is coiled in mid-water depths, tentacles dangling, to entangle unwary prey.

Credit: NOAA


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