VALONIA VENTRICOSA...
...is a single-celled alga that can grow up to the size of a soccer ball. They're also common aquarium pests.
Hi! It's me, Lance, your local marine biology aficionado.
Here are a few of my favorite marine organisms, in no particular order.
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...is a single-celled alga that can grow up to the size of a soccer ball. They're also common aquarium pests.
...is commonly called the whitetip reef shark. They're known for being friendly towards divers.
...has an interesting life cycle of wherein the female consumes the male, then the male attaches to the female's uterus so the female may use him for reproduction as she pleases.
...is a classic for a reason. You probably know it as the moon jellyfish. Fun fact: jellyfish have nerve nets that enable them to differentiate light and dark.
...is a Southeast Asian planarian. I like it because it looks kind of goofy. Just like me for real.
...is referred to as the swell shark because it shoves itself into nooks and crannies and swells its body using sea water. I pet one in California!
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