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Mysteries in Fish Functional Morphology 2. Halfbeaks

Posted on August 16, 2009 by sticklematt

Look at the head and jaws of a halfbeak: The lower jaw appears very elongate, reaching as much as ten times further than the upper jaw. What is the function of this bizarre anatomy? Is it used in feeding? Is … Continue reading →

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