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Claim Text: The Cassiopeia jellyfish shown here are armed with toxin-filled harpoons, fired when stressed.
Simplified Text: Cassiopeia jellyfish are armed with toxin-filled harpoons that are fired when the jellyfish is stressed.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Stella Raine Chu
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "organism": "Cassiopeia jellyfish" }
Subject Tags: Biology Marine Life
UUID: f50022f6-470b-4aeb-9e1b-761fb0a2efd5
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/science/microscopic-videos-invisible-nikon-small-world.html

The winners of the Nikon Small World in Motion competition reveal the hidden beauty of microscopic life through advanced video techniques. Scientists and photographers capture minuscule moments, from beating cilia to predatory roundworms, offering new insights into the world around us.

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