Lines & Matter · Field guide
Deep Sea
Beyond sunlit waters, animals live with darkness, pressure, and scarce food. Some produce their own light; others make use of food drifting down from above. The deep sea reveals how life responds when familiar conditions disappear.
A question to exploreHow could light help an animal survive in a dark habitat?
Read more: Smithsonian Ocean ↗
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About poison, venom & responsible observation
Poisonous organisms can cause harm when toxins are swallowed or absorbed. Venomous organisms deliver toxins through a bite, sting, or other wound. A species can be both. An absent annotation never means safe to handle or eat.
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