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Tag: deep sea fish

Predator of the Deep: the Yokozuna Slickhead
deep sea

Predator of the Deep: the Yokozuna Slickhead

This fish may be a sign of life in the deep sea - especially for large consumers.
September 30, 2022 Piper Evans
Critically endangered ancient fish relative has life a 100 year life span
Conservation

Critically endangered ancient fish relative has life a 100 year life span

We are still making sense of coelacanths. Thought to be extinct, these rare, critically endangered, 400 million-year-old ancient fishes are…
July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 Pablo Brenes Coto
There are plenty more fish in the deep sea!
deep sea

There are plenty more fish in the deep sea!

The deep sea is far from desolate. In their latest research, Dr. Leitner et al. observe the most fish ever…
December 16, 2020December 20, 2020 Gabrielle Stedman
A Deep Water Dimmer Switch: How Fish Use Light as Camouflage
Evolution

A Deep Water Dimmer Switch: How Fish Use Light as Camouflage

The deep sea can be a dangerous place to be a fish. Certain fish at this depth have been known…
July 27, 2020August 19, 2020 Riley Henning
How the anglerfish gets its light
Biology

How the anglerfish gets its light

Deep-sea anglerfishes are known for their prominent glowing lure extending from their heads. Bacteria are behind the scenes, enabling anglerfish…
October 8, 2019October 7, 2019 Ashley Marranzino
The Price of Motherhood: Deepwater Fish Regenerate Their Tails to Increase Reproductive Fitness
Biology

The Price of Motherhood: Deepwater Fish Regenerate Their Tails to Increase Reproductive Fitness

What happens if a fish gets its tail bitten off? It must survive the injury, but also decide what is…
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Anastasia Yandulskaya
Ecology Evolution

Sea of Love: The Fascinating Story of Sexual Parasitism

When they think of deep sea fish, most people think of that crazy fish from Finding Nemo with the big…
February 9, 2016May 11, 2020 Erin McLean

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