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Image de Rascasse Californienne

Image de Rascasse Californienne

Description :

This well camouflaged scorpionfish was resting on a rocky ledge. The species has highly venomous spines, but the venom is heat labile--plunge an injured part in hot water to denature the venom. Scorpionfish have internal fertilization and lay eggs in floating gelatinous masses.

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2005 California Academy of Sciences
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