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... colors and forms . Whether they feed on algae , coral , other invertebrates , or other fish , all find food , shelter ... color , according to this theory , the more likely the animal will be to find a suitable mate of the same species ...
... colors and forms . Whether they feed on algae , coral , other invertebrates , or other fish , all find food , shelter ... color , according to this theory , the more likely the animal will be to find a suitable mate of the same species ...
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... color , and contrast to their tide pool homes . Although they were long mistaken as plants because of their greenish tinge and flowery appearance , the great green anemone is without mistake an animal . Leading a sessile ( stationary ) ...
... color , and contrast to their tide pool homes . Although they were long mistaken as plants because of their greenish tinge and flowery appearance , the great green anemone is without mistake an animal . Leading a sessile ( stationary ) ...
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... colors of this inhabitant add color and richness to the forest landscape . Several other species of fish live within the forests . The wide - mouthed cabezon , the halibut , the kelp bass , the opaleye ( named for the pearly color in ...
... colors of this inhabitant add color and richness to the forest landscape . Several other species of fish live within the forests . The wide - mouthed cabezon , the halibut , the kelp bass , the opaleye ( named for the pearly color in ...
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