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By the wind sailor.

Velella velella

Description:

Like other Cnidaria, Velella velella are carnivorous. They catch their prey, generally plankton, by means of tentacles that hang down in the water and bear cnidocysts (also called nematocysts)

Habitat:

Pacific Ocean beachside at long beach,california

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HemaShah
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HemaShah

California, USA

Spotted on Jun 18, 2016
Submitted on Jul 18, 2016

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