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Title: Larval Stage Of Flounder, Philippines
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A pelagic larval stage of a flounder (Chascanopsetta sp.) in open water at night. The elaborate first dorsal ray is thought to act as a disguise, possibly mimicking a stinging siphonophore. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean.
- Anilao
- Balayan Bay
- Batangas
- Batangas marine protected area
- blackwater
- flounder: Chascanopsetta sp.
- larval stage
- Luzon
- pelagic
- Philippines
- plankton
- Tropical West Pacific Ocean
- Verde Island Passages
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