Fish

Fish

Large category that can include any member of the classes Cephalochordata (lancelets), Agnatha (hagfish and lampreys), Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays), Holocephali (ghost sharks), Osteichthyes (bony fish), Gastropoda (gastropods), Pelecypoda (bivalves), Cephalopoda (cephalopods), and Crustacea (crustaceans).

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Stonefish

Animals; Fish

Maybe Stonefish would never win a beauty contest, but it would definitely win the top prize for being "The World Most Venomous Fish". Its venom causes such a severe pain that the victims of its sting ...

Zander

Animals; Fish

A variety of European perch. It is considered one of the most valuable food fishes native to Europe. It is esteemed for its light, firm but tender meat with few bones and a delicate flavor.

Euphausiid

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Small, plentiful, shrimp-like, luminescent crustaceans that live in the open ocean. They are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. They form an important element in marine plankton.

Piranha

Animals; Fish

A piranha or piraña is a member of family Characidae in order Characiformes, an omnivorous freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers. They are known for their sharp teeth and a voracious ...