Many fish species evolved parts of their fins into sharp, spiny, needle-like elements -- called fin spines -- that function to protect the fish against predators. Such spines have evolved ...

In the blue island waves surrounding Fiji, a small fish moves through the water. Scorpionfish are known for their spiny exteriors, but as this scaly creature reaches full size, its spines are one of a ...

HOUSTON – (Jan. 30, 2023) – Kory Evans, an assistant professor ofbiosciences at Rice University, has won a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award to study shape change in the skull of ...

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A swift, fierce fish with spiny fins whose spiny mouth can pierce the current when it swims at full speed. Its capabilities have earned it the nicknames "The Cutter" and "Hard-To-Get." A swift, fierce ...

In the movie "A Fish Called Wanda", the villain Otto effortlessly gobbles up all the occupants of Ken`s fish tank. Reality, however, is more daunting. At least one unfortunate fan who re-enacted this ...

The small, “yellowish” fish was found off the coast of Fiji and the Wallis and Futuna Islands, according to a new study. Gary Runn via Unsplash In the blue island waves surrounding Fiji, a small fish ...