Eels slither along sandy ocean floor.
Meaning: This sentence is saying that the eels are moving smoothly and quickly along the sandy ocean floor, without using legs.
Choice of Words: Slither means to move smoothly and quickly without using legs, and sandy means covered in sand. The sentence is describing the way that eels move along the ocean floor, suggesting that they are moving in a smooth and graceful way.
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