Jason Haider @jason__haider

Unfurling each of its eye-tipped tentacles to survey the world around it, the retractable, ocular anatomy of the Garden Snail is a marvel of nature. For a great phylogenetic study tracing the aquatic ancestry of elastic, terrestrial gastropods like this: bit.ly/4c8NEPr

Sprouting forth feather-like tentacles speckled with photoreceptors, the gradual efflorescence of a Fan Worm’s radioles is mesmerizing. For a great examination of the structure and significance of the motion-detecting, radiolar eyes on these Sabellidae: bit.ly/48RYasd

Eluding predators with its creative use of ornamental camouflage, the Decorator Crab's strategic self-adornment is a fascinating display of ingenuity. For a great study on the impact of geography on the camouflage modalities employed by the Libinia dubia: bit.ly/475L7Sl

An ethereal display of graceful motion, the rhythmic swaying of Yellow-banded Pipefish and their flag-like, oval tails is a captivating sight. For a fascinating study on the larval development of these Dunckerocampus pessuliferus, enjoy: bit.ly/46FoggU

Adroitly catching fast-moving zooplankton while anchored in the sand, the agility of Garden Eels when feeding on drifting prey is fascinating. For a great biomechanical study on the ability of Gorgasia to modulate posture relative to ocean current speeds: bit.ly/3PLXCgA

Rotating itself effortlessly with sharp shifts in direction, the unexpected agility of the Yellow Boxfish belies its seemingly rigid morphology. For a great study using computational fluid dynamics simulations to explore its remarkable maneuverability: bit.ly/3Dzjgh3

Unfurling its deftly folded hindwings from under its protective, red and black-spotted elytra, the ladybird beetle’s anatomical dynamism is stunning. For a great study on its wing-folding process using artificial elytron transplantation and micro-CT scans: bit.ly/3g1pxr2

Propelling itself forward with helical-like strides, the captivating modalities of motion available to an Octopus are a marvel of nature. For a great study exploring the biomechanical principles that govern the arm movements of these Octopoda, enjoy: bit.ly/42725NM

Using leglike fins to ambulate across the seafloor, the Frogfish's tetrapod-like locomotion is a fascinating evolutionary wonder. For a great study on the underlying principles behind similarities in movement between Antennariidae and terrestrial tetrapods bit.ly/41UmLsn

Waiting in surreptitious stillness before pouncing at its prey, the striking speed with which the Net-casting Spider ensnares its target is stunning. For a fascinating study on the use of acoustic detection and night vision by Deinopidae during predation: bit.ly/3n2aR0A

Strategically straddling the multicolored mantle of its Nudibranch host, the Emperor Shrimp's shrewd use of Sea Slugs as transportation when foraging the ocean is captivating. For a great article on the impact of host switching on Palaemonidae speciation: bit.ly/3SctbQj

Vigilantly standing guard as their future home is burrowed into reality by their eventual cohabitants, the cooperation among sentinel-like Goby fish and industrious Pistol shrimp is fascinating. For a great article on the dietary benefits of this mutualism bit.ly/3Qk89hB

Producing a multicolored spectacle through prismatic pulses of light, the spectral luminescence of the Mnemiopsis leidyi is an enchanting sight. For a great science study exploring whole-body regeneration among these iridescent Comb Jellies, enjoy: bit.ly/3VVL4nr

Meticulously cleaning the piercing teeth of the Moray Eel by feeding on parasites and dead skin, the Cleaner Shrimp's unthreatened behavior during gentle symbiosis is a pacifying sight. For a great study on how it signals its symbiotic intent to predators: bit.ly/3fgOlOa

Using its ornate, mucus-coated, tentacles to methodically feed itself plankton and detritus, the brightly-colored Holothurian known as the Sea Apple is a marvel of #nature. For a great study on the mitochondrial genome of this Pseudocolochirus violaceus: bit.ly/3SmsFhO

Oscillating through water in seamless, harmonic motion, the undulatory propulsion of the Ribbon Eel is mesmerizing. For a great #science study exploring the evolution of the locomotory system in eels like this Rhinomuraena quaesita, enjoy: bit.ly/3S155Hz

Wielding its elaborate, fork-like horn as a weapon when engaging in fierce competition, the male rhinoceros beetle’s use of its morphology is remarkable. For a great study on how mechanical limits and structural failure curb further horn elongation: bit.ly/3OcKo8u

Translating depth cues from its environment into the tactical deployment of its tentacles, the ability of a cuttlefish to use stereopsis to strike at prey is fascinating. For a great study using 3D glasses to examine depth computation by these carnivores: bit.ly/3NSWrc3

Using their luminous, wing-like, parapodia to glide through the ocean, the graceful motion of Sea Angels is a pacifying sight. For a great phylogenomic study exploring the evolutionary divergence of these non-shelled Sea Angels from shelled Sea Butterflies bit.ly/3Fwe65D

Undulating its feather-like arms to navigate through seawater and elude its predators, the oscillating motion of the Feather Star is spellbinding. For a great study examining the impact of swimming ability on arm regeneration patterns in these crinoids: bit.ly/3x8OQQP