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adapted—changed over a long period of time
ambush—to carry out a surprise attack
camouflage—coloring or markings that make animals look like
their surroundings
coral reef—a structure made of coral that usually grows in
shallow seawater
crevices—narrow openings in rocks or walls
dorsal fin—a flat, thin fin on the backs of some fish
mucus—a slimy substance that wets and protects skin
nocturnal—active at night
predators—animals that hunt other animals for food
prey—animals that are hunted by other animals for food
species—kinds of animals
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