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A parrotfish resting. Note the fine string-like filaments that look like a web. Most types of parrotfish secrete this string-like mucous-like material as someform of protection prior to a resting state at night. Also note thecamouflage of the parrotfish.
Photographer
Dr. Dwayne Meadows
Display Date
2006 late September
Location
Federated States of Micronesia, Chuuk
Collection
Coral Kingdom
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA
NMFS
OPR
Keywords
Coral Reefs
Reef Fish