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Cilia motion repels surrounding organisms

Species name: Strombidium or Strombidium

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The whirlpool created by this Strombidium's cilia motion is so strong that small organisms are pulled toward the Strombidium, only to be repelled by the water current. Occasionally the Strombidium manages to capture food using the whirlpool hunting strategy.

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(2016.12.15)

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