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Found only in shallow waters, this ctenophore swims with wings spread like those of a biplane.

Found only in shallow waters, this ctenophore swims with wings spread like those of a biplane.

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Shallow-living comb jelly

This shallow-living comb jelly "flaps its wings" to escape predators.

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A team of scuba divers collects ctenophores off the coast of Hawaii during a research expedition.

A team of scuba divers collects ctenophores off the coast of Hawaii during a research expedition.

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Marine scientists return from a dive to study comb jellies.

Marine scientists return from a dive to study comb jellies.

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One of the largest ctenophores, this deep-sea species is the size of an American football.

One of the largest ctenophores, this deep-sea species is the size of an American football.

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Using a remotely operated vehicle, scientists collect deep-sea ctenophores down to 13,000 feet.

Using a remotely operated vehicle, scientists collect deep-sea ctenophores down to 13,000 feet.

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