spotted

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"They are extremely colorful and can be spotted on coral reef ecosystems. However, many nudibranchs are very small in size and are extremely difficult to spot underwater with the naked eye."

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Biologists test the capybaras weekly to confirm they haven’t caught Brazilian spotted fever—a tick-borne disease often fatal to humans.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Sir Simon spotted his talent and made Harding his assistant.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Los Angeles police officers were patrolling the park around 10: 20 p.m. on May 5 when they spotted Johnson abruptly conduct a U-turn in front of them, according to an affidavit filed with the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

I spotted the monkeys in the lower branches of the tree, watching me.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo