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Greater Soapfish

Yet another predator. This one pretends to be sick or injured and lolls around in coral or on the reef floor until his prey gets too close, then he vacuums up the prey. They give off a slippery, toxic secretion that when rubbed between your hands, makes soap-like bubbles.

2003:06:10 16:58:56
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(c) 2003 Dan & Jennifer Meriwether

Greater Soapfish