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Clyde Roper On the Over-Sized Anatomy of the Giant Squid
Dr. Clyde Roper discusses the fascinating anatomy of the giant squid (Architeuthis...
Fri, 07/20/2012 - 12:57

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Why the Octopus Brain is so Extraordinary
An octopus is a lot brainier than you might imagine considering one of its closest...
Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:54

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X-Rays of Fish Reveal Diversity
Scientists in the Division of Fishes at the Smithsonian's National Museum of...
Thu, 12/17/2009 - 18:00

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Why a Tusk? The real-life unicorns of the sea and the tusks that make them famous
In the frigid Arctic Ocean, a mysterious toothed whale—the narwhal— resides...
August 2017

How Do Sea Lions Swim?
A family of tourists in Canada’s Steveston Harbor recently got a treat when a...
June 2017

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Octopus Shows Off Its Funnel
This common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) doesn't have a jetpack to help him zoom...
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Ctenophore Combs - Close Up
Comb jellies (such as this Bolinopsis species) are named for their combs: the rows...
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X-Ray Image of a Viper Moray Eel
In the X-ray image of this Viper Moray Eel (Enchelynassa canina), note the second...
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X-Ray Image of a Tropical Hatchetfish
Tropical hatchetfish (Argyropelecus lychnus), like the one shown in this X-ray...
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Right Whale Baleen
A right whale opens its mouth wide, revealing huge plates of baleen hanging from...
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