Tag: lifespan

Seahorse, Hippocampus sp. (Distribution, biology and conservation) – Video

Source: www.fishconsult.org This video was taken in Monterey Aquarium, California, USA Video ownership and review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Introduction: the name of seahorses is given to about 40 species of marine fish that occur worldwide. This group belongs to the family: Syngnathidae and the genus Hippocampus. The …

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Lionfish, Pterois sp. (Characteristics, distribution and habitats, feeding habits and predation style, venom) – Video

This video was taken at Aquarium de la Mer, Sea World, California (USA) in June, 2012 Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Characteristics: Lionfish have distinctive brown or maroon color, and white stripes or bands covering the head and body. Their colorful exterior helps them to blend in well …

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Longevity in Fishes

This large bite does not only address the definition of longevity and related terms (e.g. lifespan) but also covers with examples the factors affecting longevity. For a valid illustration, a Table with maximum longevity has been included whereas clear differences among various fish groups could be easily noticed. The application of longevity in fishery and aquaculture practices has …

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