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Parrotfish are a group of 90-odd species found in coral reefs, seagrass beds and rocky areas around the world, with the highest diversity in Indo-Pacific waters. Their vibrant and eye-catching colors—shades of electric blues, greens, pinks and purples—are known to add to the beauty of coral reefs.
This is a win-win-win for everyone involved: the corals stay clean and healthy, the reef fish enjoy a well-kept habitat, and the parrotfish remain well-fed. The hardest known biomineral, though, is the tooth of a limpet or sea snail that also chew algae off of hard rocks. Expanding our knowledge of teeth possessed by limpets or parrotfish could help inspire advancements in manufacturing long-lasting materials like those used in construction, electronics or dental fillings.
This viscous cocoon helps conceal the fish’s scent from predators like moray eels. It also acts as a unique warning system, letting the fish know to flee when the cocoon is disturbed.
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