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Colony of diatoms genus Bacillaria whose single cells slide against each other (Video : Sophie Marro)

The Glider

Embryos and larvae
Drifting in the currents, embryos and larvae perpetuate the species and are food for multitudes.

Pelagia - Fearsome Jellyfish
Mauve jellies move in droves, their nasty stings feared by swimmers.

Colony of dinoflagellates Ceratium hexacanthum. In the video, one can observe the movement of the flagella. (Video : Sophie Marro)

Siphonophores - The longest animals on the planet
Cousins of corals, siphonophores are colonies of specialized individuals called zoids. Some catch and digest their prey, others swim, or lay eggs or sperm.