Marine Animals
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a marine organism that lives in warm waters and forms clusters of polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to build a hard skeleton
The aquarium showcased various species of coral in its exhibits.
View Full Definitiona marine mollusk with a broad body, internal shell, and the ability to rapidly change color and texture
The cuttlefish vanished into the reef by mimicking its surroundings.
View Full Definitiona sea creature that has a bell-shaped body, which is gelatinous and transparent, long thin tentacles and a poisonous sting
The jellyfish gracefully floated through the water, its translucent body shimmering in the sunlight.
View Full Definitiona large marine creature like jellyfish that lives in tropical and subtropical waters and has a poisonous sting
View Full Definitiona sea creature with eight, long arms and a soft round body with no internal shell
The octopus gracefully glided through the water, its tentacles trailing behind like delicate ribbons.
View Full Definitionthe microscopic organisms floating in the sea or fresh water on which larger animals feed
View Full Definitiona small and simple sea creature with a hollow cylindrical body and a ring of tentacles surrounding the mouth
View Full Definitiona sea polyp that is predatory and resembles a flower, having bright colors
View Full Definitiona small marine fish with an upright posture, a horse-like head and a curled tail
The seahorse swayed gently with the ocean currents.
View Full Definitiona marine invertebrate with a body full of holes through which water can circulate and nutrients can be absorbed
View Full Definitiona marine creature that can change color and has a long soft body with ten tentacles helping it swim very fast
The sushi restaurant offered a delicious squid dish, served with a spicy dipping sauce.
View Full Definitionan echinoderm that has five arms arranged in the form of a star and feeds on mollusks
View Full Definitionmicroscopic animals that float in bodies of water, serving as an important food source for many aquatic organisms
Zooplankton are an essential component of marine ecosystems, comprising a diverse array of tiny organisms such as copepods, krill, and jellyfish.
View Full Definitiona small marine animal that is covered with spines and has a round shell, harvested for food
View Full Definitiona marine gastropod that is predatory, used as food in Europe
View Full Definitionan invertebrate with a wormlike body that is considered a marine creature and lives on seabed, with tentacles around the mouth
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