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Hyperostosis - Swollen Bones
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hyperostosis-swollen-bones/The enlargement of particular areas of fish bones is known as hyperostosis.
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Fish FAQ - Can fishes change colour?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/can-fishes-change-colour/What causes the colouration of a fish and can it change? Read on ...
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How do Electric Rays produce electricity?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/how-do-electric-rays-produce-electricity/The electric currents produced by some species of fishes, such as the Numbfish and torpedo rays are generated in cells called electrocytes. When an electrocyte is stimulated, a movement of ions (electrically charged atoms) across the cell membrane results in an electric discharge.
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Why do mullet leap?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-do-mullet-leap/Mullet are commonly seen leaping out of the water. Why do they do this?
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What is the longest bony fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-longest-bony-fish/The Oarfish is reported to be the longest bony fish. It has a ribbon-like body that has been reliably documented to grow to 8m in length, however specimens up to 17m in length have been reported.
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What is the smallest fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fwhat-is-the-smallest-fish/What is the definition of "smallest"? This seemingly simple question is behind a friendly rivalry that has developed between three groups of scientists.
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Fish FAQ - Do fishes have tongues?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/do-fishes-have-tongues/Most fishes do have a 'tongue'.
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Cycloid and Ctenoid Scales
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/cycloid-and-ctenoid-scales/Cycloid and ctenoid scales are found in the majority of bony fishes (the Teleostei).
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Dissection of a Bluespotted Flathead
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/dissection-of-a-bluespotted-flathead/The dissection consists of three parts: an external examination, the internal organs, and the mouth and gills.
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The Biggest Fish - New South Wales New State Emblem
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-biggest-fish-new-south-wales-state-emblem/Behind the recent announcement of the new NSW state fossil emblem the fossil fish Mandageria fairfaxi lies a truly remarkable story.
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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
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