Transparent animals
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The transparent marine creatures that live in the open ocean get benefits from the gelatinous material that makes up most of their bodies. It provides a form of camouflage that protects against predators and helps in stalking their prey. The physiology of transparent animals is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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How sea turtles navigate
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Young sea turtles swim hundreds of miles of featureless ocean, and adults swim home to nest. Marine biologists have started to identify the biological factors guiding the turtles. The turtles may use the earth's magnetic field and ocean waves to navigate.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Light in the ocean's midwaters
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The ocean's midwaters house a collection of unique biological communities. These denizens of the deep adapt to their dark environment via several interesting features such as bioluminescence.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
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