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Salp

Description:

A salp refers to a type of gelatinous marine animal that is part of the tunicate family. These barrel-shaped organisms are typically found in oceans and play a vital role in the marine food web. They are transparent and propel themselves by contracting and pumping water through their tubular bodies.

Sample Sentences:

• The salp population in this region has significantly increased due to favorable environmental conditions.
• During the research expedition, scientists captured a salp for further analysis.
• As a defense mechanism, salps can emit bioluminescent light to confuse predators.
• The fishermen accidentally caught a salp in their nets and quickly released it back into the sea.
• Observing a colony of salps pulsating together is a mesmerizing sight.

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