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ViperHardy | RG2 years ago

🌊 Sea Salps - Gelatinous Ocean Drifters: Unique Anatomy: •Sea salps have a transparent, barrel-shaped body composed of a gelatinous substance called tunicin. •They possess a remarkable reproductive strategy known as alternation of generations, where they alternate between solitary and colonial forms during their life cycle. Filter Feeding: •Sea salps are efficient filter feeders, pumping water through their bodies and capturing phytoplankton, bacteria, and other small particles with mucus nets. •Their feeding habits help regulate phytoplankton populations and contribute to oceanic nutrient cycling. Colonial Lifestyle: •Some species of sea salps form chains or colonies, with individuals linked together by a gelatinous matrix. •These colonies can range in size from small aggregations to long chains stretching several meters in length. Global Distribution: •Sea salps are found in oceans worldwide, from polar regions to tropical seas, often congregating in areas of high productivity. •They are important components of marine food webs, serving as prey for various organisms, including fish, sea turtles, and some invertebrates. Ecological Significance: •Sea salps play crucial roles in carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling, as they consume organic matter and transport carbon to deeper ocean layers through their sinking fecal pellets. •Their abundance and distribution are influenced by oceanographic factors such as temperature, currents, and nutrient availability. 🌊🦠 #SeaSalp #OceanLife #MarineBiology #SteveIrwinOfX

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Born Free2 years ago

Lunch at the China buffet

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Dennis McCleney2 years ago

It’s an oarfish.

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DigitalArtisan2 years ago

Bubble packing…thanks Amazon!! 🤣

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D̾o̾g̾ T̾u̾r̾d̾2 years ago

Not sure. But I bet it’s smarter than Biden.

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AmericanWoman_USA2 years ago

Looks like jellyfish eggs.

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Ted Merrit2 years ago

It looks like they dumped the covid vaccine in the ocean those clogs in the arteries are forming.

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Jeff2 years ago

Egg roe? Or something dead?

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Jim2 years ago

Looks jellyfishy 🤔

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