You can find out more about @victorhm21's work in his publications in @CurrentBiology and #Oecologia (@SpringerEcology): here: https://t.co/taIlhudZ6D and here: https://t.co/yh9IN8xlzC and he has more manuscripts brewing! ⚗️
Mucus-secreting lips offer protection to suction-feeding corallivorous fishes.
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The overall tone leans toward mild interest and light engagement, with comments like calling the fish 'bizarro' and noting the study as 'the best,' which reflects curiosity and some appreciation. The sharing of links to additional publications suggests a desire to explore more details but lacks deep analysis or opinions that would indicate high impact or engagement.
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Abstract in brief
- Coral-feeding tubelip wrasses have specially adapted lips with a mushroom-like epithelium that secrete mucus, helping them to effectively feed on coral surfaces.
- This mucus likely aids in the suction process and protects the fish from harmful nematocysts in coral tissues, similar to how anemonefishes are protected.
- The unique lip adaptations in these wrasses demonstrate how soft tissue modifications can influence a fish's ability to access and consume challenging prey like corals.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPeixe é uma coisa tão bizarra, credo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYSkg9FyhPg
The best bit of this is the butt-beetle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYSkg9FyhPg
RT @bellwoodlab: You can find out more about @victorhm21's work in his publications in @CurrentBiology and #Oecologia (@SpringerEcology): h…
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Evolution and Function of Dinoflagellate Nematocysts
Researchers investigated the evolution of nematocysts in dinoflagellates. High-resolution videos captured their unique discharge mechanisms, revealing two types: one using a single capsule and another firing multiple…
Uncovering the Jurassic Dinosaur Fossil Bed and Innovative Adaptations in Reef Fish
Paleontologists think they've solved part of the mystery of the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, a dense bed of Jurassic dinosaur fossils. Electron microscope images reveal new mucus-encrusted details about tubelip…
The best bit of this is the butt-beetle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYSkg9FyhPg
Peixe é uma coisa tão bizarra, credo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYSkg9FyhPg
RT @bellwoodlab: You can find out more about @victorhm21's work in his publications in @CurrentBiology and #Oecologia (@SpringerEcology): h…
You can find out more about @victorhm21's work in his publications in @CurrentBiology and #Oecologia (@SpringerEcology): here: https://t.co/taIlhudZ6D and here: https://t.co/yh9IN8xlzC and he has more manuscripts brewing! ⚗️
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