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Luminescent ocean drifters hold keys to deep-sea animal adaptations
Found only in shallow waters, this ctenophore swims with wings spread like those of a biplane.
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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.
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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.
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Using a remotely operated vehicle, scientists collect deep-sea ctenophores down to 13,000 feet.
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