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Personal Narrative: My Pigment Cells

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Often times, it is encouraged to “stand out” and be seen; for myself, it’s not unless you want to be eaten. As the magician of the sea, I am able to disguise myself and hide from potential predators. My pigment cells, which are known as chromophores, and muscles in my skin allow me to match the colors, patterns, and textures of my surroundings. Most of the time, my predators are not the brightest seashell in the sea; sharks, eels, and dolphins usually swim by me without even noticing. However, there was one time were a giant great white shark had spotted me while I was hunting and moving along with bottom of the ocean floor. I also inked myself when I saw the great white coming towards me! Well, I actually did ink; the thick cloud blocked the

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