Apr 11
Edit: this is an archive blog now, the blog has moved to livinseas
The spotted ratfish is an adorable chimaera. It has charismatic white spots and a cute, almost cartoon-like rostrum. But, this little shark relative packs a venomous punch and can detect electricity.
How can fisheries science help us understand this cutie? Why do they have more shredded pecs than Arnold Schwarzenegger? Learn more and check out some of my art at my marine biology education blog, LivInSeas!
The spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei) is an adorable chimaera. It features charismatic white spots and a cute, almost cartoon-like rostru
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