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The GloFish is a patented and trademarked brand of fluorescently colored genetically modified aquarium fish.They have been created from several different species of fish: zebrafish were the first GloFish available in pet stores, and recently the black tetra, tiger barb, [1] rainbow shark, Siamese fighting fish, X-ray tetra, and most recently bronze corydoras [2] have been added to the lineup.
Hemigrammus erythrozonus, commonly known as the glowlight tetra, is a small tropical fish from the Essequibo River, Guyana, South America.It is silver in colour and a bright iridescent orange to red stripe extends from the snout to the base of its tail, the front of the dorsal fin being the same color as the stripe.
Most adult female ceratioid anglerfish have a luminescent organ called the esca at the tip of a modified dorsal ray (the illicium or fishing rod; derived from Latin ēsca, "bait"). The organ has been hypothesized to serve the purpose of luring prey in dark, deep-sea environments, but also serves to call males' attention to the females to ...
Several other transgenic fish show decreased swimming ability, likely due to body shape and muscle structure. [28] Genetically modified triploid fish are more susceptible to temperature stress, have a higher incidence of deformities (e.g. abnormalities in the eye and lower jaw [52]), and are less aggressive than diploids.
Common names of fish can refer to a single species; to an entire group of species, such as a genus or family; or to multiple unrelated species or groups.Ambiguous common names are accompanied by their possible meanings.
Founded by Suki Waters, this Sonoma Coast outfitter will bring you where the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean commingle. Specifically, WaterTreks’ glowing plankton and wildlife kayak tour, as ...
Gorgeous pure white fish with black spots and a distinctive "hump" on the head, leading to a popular common name, "Humpback Grouper". 75 cm (29.5 in) Painted comber: Serranus scriba: No: Large fish with classic Bass body, Silvery in colour with vertical tan stripes and a blue underside. 36 cm (14.2 in) Polleni grouper: Cephalopholis polleni: No
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