Halosaur using a “sit-and-wait” foraging tactic

A halosaur using a 'sit-and-wait' foraging tactic uses slow fin movements to remain in place while current flow brings drifting zooplankton within range. Image courtesy of the Mountains in the Sea Research Team, URI/IAO, IFE, and NOAA.

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