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Ctenophore in the Mediterrannean sea. A very filigree animal. Just a small wave can shred this creature. So better for these living beings to swim in deeper or ...
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Ctenophore in the Mediterrannean sea. A very filigree animal. Just a small wave can shred this creature. So better for these living beings to swim in deeper or calm water.
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NIKON D300

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Aperture f/18 ISO 280 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 130/10

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Apr, 2016

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