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The queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), also known as the blue angelfish, golden angelfish, or yellow angelfish, is a species of marine angelfish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a benthic (ocean floor) warm-water species that lives in coral reefs. It is recognized by its blue and yellow coloration and a distinctive spot or "crown ...
Molluscs of the Atlantic Ocean (4 C, 513 P) Sponges of the Atlantic Ocean (27 P) A. Fauna of the Adriatic Sea (2 C, 3 P) Fauna of the Sea of Azov (1 C, 1 P) B.
The formation of the isthmus resulted in the migration and extinction of many land-living animals, known as the Great American Interchange, but the closure of the seaway resulted in a "Great American Schism" as it affected ocean currents, salinity, and temperatures in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Marine organisms on both sides of the isthmus ...
In this fun infographic, explore the world of baby animals. Find out what they’re called, and learn a fun fact about each. ... Baby Animals 101: Fun Names and Surprising Facts. Ashley Haugen ...
The Atlantic puffin is a bird of the colder waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. It breeds on the coasts of northwest Europe, the Arctic fringes, and eastern North America. More than 90% of the global population is found in Europe (4,770,000–5,780,000 pairs, equalling 9,550,000–11,600,000 adults) [ 1 ] and colonies in Iceland alone are home ...
These sea slugs live in the pelagic zone (open ocean), where they float upside-down by using the surface tension of the water to stay afloat. They are carried along by the winds and ocean currents. G. atlanticus makes use of countershading; the blue side of their bodies faces upwards, blending in with the blue of the water. The silver/grey side ...
Pleurobrachia pileus occurs in the northern Atlantic Ocean and along the northwestern coasts of Europe. Its range includes the Baltic Sea , the Skagerrak , the Kattegat and the North Sea . It is a pelagic species, occurring in open water, but is sometimes found in rock pools or washed up on the beach. [ 3 ]
Common sole camouflaged in the sand. The common sole, Dover sole, or black sole (Solea solea) is a species of flatfish in the family Soleidae.It is one of the largest fish in the Solea genus.