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; Tripod fish, Bathypterois grallator. Their common name comes from the enormously elongated fin-rays on which they stand on the ocean floor. The fish face into the current and spread their other fins out like radio antennae.
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The tripod fish's ventral fins and tail each have one elongated ray on which the fish perches, elevating it over the floor of the ocean. The pectoral fins are held high over the head, curved so that is enlarged, extra-sensitive nerves can detect nearby motion, perhaps of the plankton on which the fish feeds.
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Tripod fish use their enormously elongated fin rays to stand on the ocean floor. Deep-sea fish, they have tiny eyes and probably sense their prey from vibrations. They are true hermaphrodites - having both male and female sexual organs. ... The tripod fish is a deep-sea animal named for its unusual posture.
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Tripod fish; Bathypterois spp. Tripod fish use their enormously elongated fin rays to stand on the ocean floor. Deep-sea fish, they have tiny eyes and probably sense their prey from vibrations. They are true hermaphrodites - having both male and female sexual organs.
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Animals © HURL 2000 / tripod_fish ... Kerby and others...
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This is a short summary of this paper! ; Already a member? Go here to log in and view the entire paper!; ... Lurking deep, down in the bathypelagic zone of the ocean are all sorts of aquatic organisms. Some large ones, but mostly small ones which can decrease the amount of energy they use, ... More Essays on Tripod Fish...
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Additional Comments; A covered tank is necessary as these fish are fantastic jumpers. During the evening they will make audible noises. Vegetation is necessary for proper health and growth.
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bonar_j.tripod.com/fish.html
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The world's record holder for deepest fish goes to the brotulid family, about which scientists know almost nothing. These fish are benthopelagic, living at depths of 7000 meters or more... ... Maybe it's because there is never enough light for the fish to see, so why bother with the eyes? After all, eyes in most organisms...
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www.extremescience.com/DeepestFish.htm
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