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The Carolina Terrane, also called the Carolina Superterrane or Carolinia, is an exotic terrane [1] running ~370 miles (600 km) approximately North-South from central Georgia to central Virginia in the United States.
Anomalopidae (lanterneye fishes or flashlight fishes) are a family of fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named. These light organs contain luminous bacteria and can be "shut off" by the fish using either a dark lid or by being drawn into a pouch. They are used to communicate, attract ...
Of the subpopulations of fish evaluated by the IUCN, 20 species subpopulations and one subspecies subpopulation have been assessed as critically endangered. Additionally 3191 fish species (21% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient , meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status.
In geology, a terrane (/ t ə ˈ r eɪ n, ˈ t ɛr eɪ n /; [1] [2] in full, a tectonostratigraphic terrane) is a crust fragment formed on a tectonic plate (or broken off from it) and accreted or "sutured" to crust lying on another plate. The crustal block or fragment preserves its distinctive geologic history, which is different from the ...
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Of all evaluated fish species, 3.6% are listed as near threatened. The IUCN also lists seven fish subspecies as near threatened. Of the subpopulations of fish evaluated by the IUCN, ten species subpopulations have been assessed as near threatened. This is a complete list of near threatened fish species and subspecies evaluated by the IUCN.
32 types of saltwater fish for your aquarium. A saltwater aquarium is an exotic and striking addition to the home. But more than a striking piece of furniture, it’s a living habitat that is both ...
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