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Family Mauve stinger

Family Mauve stinger

Lunch time for Family Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca). They are taking a Ctenophore for a big lunch.

Lunch time for Family Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca). They are taking a Ctenophore for a big lunch.
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Aperture f/13 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 105/10

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