This pink siphonophore is a great example of teamwork at play.Ā
While this may appear to be one organism, it is actually comprised of many zooids directly connected to each other by tissue. The interaction between the individual zooids is so strong that, together, they assume the function of a single, larger organism! This is just one example of the fascinating creatures that inhabit Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary! (Photo: NOAA. Image description: A pink cluster of organisms surrounded by darkness.)




















