SEA ANGEL (Clione Limacina)

Anatomy
On top of the sea angel's head is a pair of projections. as the sea angel has no eyes, these projections are believed to be its sensory organs. Inside its head are six feeding tentacles, called buccal cones, which the sea angel will extend out of its mouth to grab its prey.

Inside the top half of the Clione limacina's body that is orange-pigmented is where its digestive and reproductive organs are located. The lower half its body is mostly translucent.

The feet of the sea angel have actually evolved into muscular, wing-like appendages called parapodia, enabling it to swim freely in the oceanic environment. These "Wing" flap about two times per second.

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