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This jellyfish picture was taken by mid-water divers studying how these creatures adapt to living in areas where background light is in a constant state of flux. Transparency is used to hide from potential predators.


This jellyfish image was taken by mid-water divers studying how these creatures adapt to living in areas where background light is in constant flux. Transparency hides the animal from potential predators. Image courtesy Justin Marshall.

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