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Doctor Fish aka Garra Rufa Fish: Exploring the Wonders of Red Garra Fish

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Little freshwater fish called doctor fish, often referred to as Garra Rufa fish, have become well-known due to their use in spa therapies. These small fish, which were first discovered in Turkey, are renowned for their distinctive characteristic of nibbling on dead skin cells, which leaves the skin soft and smooth. Doctor Fish therapy has …

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The Hippocampus Guttulatus, Black seahorse

The Long-Snouted Black Seahorse: Remarkable Creature of the Black Sea

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The Hippocampus Guttulatus, often known as the long-snouted seahorse, is a little but unique animal that lives in the Black Sea. This amazing animal has a unique body structure covered in horn-like plates and outgrowths that act as natural camouflage and defence against predators. Because of its exoskeleton’s strength and ability to keep its shape …

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The Truth About Puffer Fish Poisoning: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Puffer fish, also known as blowfish or fugu, have long been a source of fascination and fear. These fish, which are found in warm and temperate waters around the world, are known for their ability to inflate themselves into a spherical shape when threatened, earning them their common name. But perhaps more famously, puffer fish …

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Sunflower starfish (Pycnopodia helianthoides)

Sunflower Starfish (Pycnopodia Helianthoides) | A Detailed Guide to Care, Diet and Habitat

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The Pycnopodia Helianthoides, Sunflower Sea Star, Sunflower Starfish, or Banded Brittle Star, are some of the largest sea stars. Sunflower sea stars are a popular choice among aquarium residents and marine aquarists. They are readily available, relatively affordable, and easy to care for in most aquariums. Sunflower sea stars are fairly large sea stars found …

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What Are the Functions of the Ampulla in a Starfish?

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Starfish have a unique water vascular system that connects to their feet and allows them to move. Known as “tube feet,” these structures in the water vascular system use what is called an ampulla to push water through them, expanding and contracting the foot. The ampulla is an important structure in the water vascular system …

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Majano Anemone - How to Get Rid of Majano Anemone

Majano Anemone – Common Reef Aquarium Pests & How To Remove Them?

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The Majano Anemone is one of the most common pests in reef aquariums. This pest is very unsightly and can overgrow or kill corals, it is also known to sting and poison fish. A Majano anemone is a pest of the sea, and it’s the most common nuisance that plagues saltwater aquariums. It’s a tiny …

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Purple Starfish Habitat, diet and care

Purple Starfish – Ultimate Guide To Care, Diet And Habitat

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Purple starfish are sea creatures. Like all sea creatures, they come with their own set of challenges and quirks. And similarly, like humans, they have different personalities too. Stylaster martensii is typically referred to as the purple starfish, but one of its other names, the giant-five-armed starfish, hints at how spectacularly its deep violet coloration …

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