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The predatory tunicate (Megalodicopia hians) is a species of tunicate which lives anchored along the deep sea canyon walls and seafloor, waiting for tiny animals to drift or swim into its hoodshaped mouth. This sea creature is said to look like a cross between a jellyfish and a Venus Flytrap, its m
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The predatory tunicate (Megalodicopia spp.) lives attached to the rocky seafloor, orienting a cavernous mouth into the currents. Unlike most tunicates who strain food from the water, Megalodicopia takes a more active approach to dining. Their oral siphon has evolved into a large pair of lips that quickly close to engulf larger prey items. This unique anatomy allows the predatory tunicate to capture nutrient-rich crustaceans. Working with our partners at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are learning
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The predatory tunicate (Megalodicopia spp.) lives attached to the rocky seafloor, orienting a cavernous mouth into the currents. Unlike most tunicates who strain food from the water, Megalodicopia takes a more active approach to dining. Their oral siphon has evolved into a large pair of lips that quickly close to engulf larger prey items. This unique anatomy allows the predatory tunicate to capture nutrient-rich crustaceans. Working with our partners at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are learning
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