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Bloodthirsty fish species and
Oceanography

Bloodthirsty fish species and

Biologists at the University of Michigan have discovered a range of fat cells near the anterior dorsal fin of male male cobia when the female approaches.

December 17, 2018
Sardines can produce silk like silkworms
Oceanography

Sardines can produce silk like silkworms

The non-jaw, invertebrate rocky grouper, which looks like giant worms, is a primitive species that lives on the ocean floor, present on the planet 500 million years ago.

December 17, 2018
The most unusual and dangerous fish
Oceanography

The most unusual and dangerous fish

Not only is the monstrous shape, these fishes are also extremely dangerous with strong venom, sharp teeth or horrible blood-sucking ability ...

December 17, 2018
Fishes stop breathing for months
Oceanography

Fishes stop breathing for months

If you think you're a champion in holding your breath underwater, think again. A grouper species, whose relatives are close to goldfish, can live for months without oxyg…

December 17, 2018
Stone grouper re-structure the genome
Archeology

Stone grouper re-structure the genome

Researchers have discovered that seabass grouper originating from non-jawed fish that appeared 500 million years ago suddenly re-structure their genome.

December 17, 2018