Pennisi, E. (2004). Changing a Fish 's Bony Armor in the Wink of a Gene. Science, 304(5678), 1736-1739.…
The Phycodurus Eques, also known as the Sea Dragon, is a tiny, fragile fish. The colors of the sea dragon are brown, black, yellow, white, tan, grey, etc.. Their optimum pH level is around 7.25. Their features are elongated snout and their easily hidden body. The skin of the Sea Dragon is scaley. The Sea Dragon is found in Australian coastal waters. Their diet consists of plankton, shrimp, and small fish. This animal is currently threatened.…
Description: The rainbow parrotfish is the largest fish in the Atlantic to eat plants. Males can grow to lengths of 1.2 meters, or almost 4 feet long. There are two forms of males. “Initial phase” is the phase when males are drab in color and have a similar appearance to females. In the “terminal phase”, males are neon and rainbow colored; this is where their name comes from. The fins are orange with streaks of green branching towards the back and tail. They have teeth that are merged to form a tough parrot-like beak, which is also where they get their name, is used to rake algae and other organic materials from the outside of coral.…
The vampire fish. That is what the Sea lamprey was nicknamed when discovered in 1835. First spotted in Lake Ontario, researchers were horrified to learn that the Sea lamprey feeds on blood. These parasitic fish latch on to their victims and siphon their blood and other body fluids, sucking them completely dry. What separates the Sea lamprey from other fish, other than their horrifying blood fetish, is their unique body structure. These fish do not have jaws or any other bone structure in their anatomy. Instead of the norm they possess a skeleton that is made out of cartilage. With a unique body set up, comes a unique mouth. It is described to be a large hole filled with sharp, pointy teeth. And this teeth frame a just as deadly tongue.…
In the late 1970's, scientists on a regular study of the ocean floor in the Pacific Ocean made a discovery that would stun the entire scientific community. On the East Pacific Rise not far from the Galapagos Islands, nearly 8000 feet below the surface, was a strange landscape covered with what looked like underwater chimneys secreting clouds of black smoke. Surrounding these chimneys was a unique type of ecosystem that had never been seen before.…
Have you ever seen a Spinner Dolphin? The spinner dolphin is a small dolphin found in off-shore tropical waters around the world. It is famous for its acrobatic displays in which it spins along its longitudinal axis as it leaps through the air.…
Loggerhead turtles have many significant adaptations to their current and past environments. Turtles of the family Cheloniidae have various morphological adaptations for aquatic life. Early turtles lost the capacity for aquatic propulsion by body and tail undulations when they developed a shortened, more rigid body form during the Triassic, as an adaptation for armored resistance to attack by predators. However, terrestrial body form with a carapace and walking-type limbs precluded aquatic locomotion and was preadapted for different types of propulsion. In the transition to aquatic life, the shell underwent minimal modifications. These were a lower more streamlined profile and an expansion of the plastrel lobes as an adaptation for swimming rather than walking. The limbs required…
There are many species in the world that are in danger for extinction. The Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the top marine specie endangered in the United States. The Hawaiian monk seals are native species that live around the islands of Hawaii. It is important to conserve as many animals in the world and not wait until they are close to being endangered. They play a huge role in the world. Species can be endangered due to the lack of importance that people have for animals. Many times humans can interfere in a negative way without realizing how it affects them. It is due to how society does not take the time to learn about what goes around the environment. The most important resources that humans need daily are: water, food, and shelter and it…
Native to the Western Pacific Ocean, lionfish have spread along the southeast coast of the US, the Caribbean, and in parts of the Gulf of Mexico.…
The Little Seagull Handbook by Richard Bullock discusses the documentation, punctuation, grammar, and the steps in writing a paper. This book is a guide for many types of writing including MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE. The material makes up three sections which are how to write, research and edit your paper. This handbook includes many great resources for helping you find what you need.…
So, you are a Betta fish owner, or are soon to be one. In my experience learning how to care for Betta fish, they have been one of the most exciting and rewarding pets to own. As colorful, beautiful, and interactive as they may be, they will not last long without the proper care being given to them. So whether you are a veteran or a brand-new Betta fish owner this guide serves to clear up misconceptions about these pets and give you solid advice so that your pet can live as long (and happily) as possible. Additionally, I have provided you with several excellent care resources at the bottom of the article.…
Did you know that almost eighty percent of the fish living on a reef could be killed by a single fish that is only about the size of a human hand? This fish happens to be called the lionfish and is mostly known for its beautiful features and deadly poison. Lionfish are indigenous to the Pacific Ocean; however, they have recently invaded the Atlantic Ocean and are growing in population at an uncontrollable rate. Marine biologists and even everyday snorkelers fear the dangers of these fish and have even started taking the matters of getting rid of them into their own hands. On the other hand doctors, chefs, and even snorkelers consider lionfish to be very useful and entertaining. According to marine biologists, the…
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Manatees are a highly talked about animal in our society today due to the fact that they love to reside in shallow waters along the coast of Florida, thus exposing the top of their bodies to possibly getting hit by boaters. This has sparked a heated debate as to what actions should and shouldn't be taken to protect the West Indian Manatee.…
The first topic I chose is v. Essential Knowledge 1.B.1: Organisms share many conserved core processes and features that are evolved and are widely distributed among organisms today. Something that I learned about this topic is that a fish called a stickleback found in the ocean, ended up also being found in a lake. The stickleback fish found in the ocean has fins on its belly which look like spikes and the stickleback fish found in the lake didn’t have any signs of spikes. However, there is a sign of traces of bone from where the spikes where located. They noticed that the left side was bigger than the right side. I was shocked when they showed a picture of the stickleback fish from the lake with the traces of bones from the stickleback fish…