Hyas and Stenorhynchus, marine crustaceans

In close-ups and extreme close-ups, the film observes two small species of marine crustaceans: the slender, long-legged *stenorhynchus* and the clumsy, short-legged *hyas*. Both species camouflage themselves by covering their bodies with found objects such as algae and sponges. The footage captures them as they move, eat, greet each other, and fight. These crustaceans possess small mandibles and large claws. Nearby, spirograph worms, measuring six inches in length, are shown with a plume of branchiae that fan out like exploding fireworks. The film highlights vibrating cilia, measuring 0.001 mm in length, on the branchiae, which help direct food toward the mouth at the center of the plume. The scene is accompanied by Chopin's music and an off-screen narrator, suggesting the observation of a ballet.