Star Fish Species - Beautiful Pictures, Videos, Facts and Information The mouth of the Star fish is underneath its body. It also has two stomachs! Food initially passes through a short oesophagus into the first stomach which is known as the cardiac stomach. The food then moves through to its second stomach known as the pyloric stomach. Each of the Starfishes arms has two hollow tubes containing a pyloric caeca (pouch). These branch out from the pyloric stomach. Each one of the pyloric caecum (pouches) is lined by digestive glands which absorb nutrients from the food by secreting digestive enzymes. The pyloric stomach also has a short intestine which runs from it to the anus which is located in the center of its upper body.
Interesting Information about Star Fish Species There are over 32,000 different Star Fish Species in the world. A person who studies Star Fish Species is called an ichthyologist. So welcome to all ichthyologists! There are links to sections of the most popular species. Each one of the individual species we have featured provides interesting facts, information and stunning photographs and videos. A great resource for identifying different types of fishes and their species together with useful facts and information. All Star Fish Species are vertebrates (have a backbone) and most breathe through gills and have fins and scales. Many species also have a variety of protrusions or spines on the head.
Interesting Star Fish Species Information and Facts - How are different Star Fish Species identified? The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process. A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process. The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.
Star Fish Species - Information about Fins - Did you know that each fin has a specific function?
InterestingInformation and Facts - Why do different species have fins? Fish usually have seven fins. Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:
Dorsal fins - The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. Dorsal fins lend stability in swimming Ventral fins - The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. Ventral fins lend stability in swimming Caudal fins - The Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. Caudal fins propel through the water Anal fins - The Anal fin is located on the anus area of fishes. Anal fins lend stability in swimming. Pectoral fins - The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. Pectoral fins are for locomotion and side to side movement Adipose fins - The Adipose fin is an extra fleshy fin on the back behind the dorsal fin as in salmons, smelts, and lanterns to lend stability in swimming Cephalic fins - The cephalic fin are the "horns" of manta rays and close relations
Star Fish Species - Facts Interesting Information and facts on different species
How are the different fishes species identified? Why are they slimy? Important Star Fish Species Facts and info - How do you identify the sex of a particular species? Species Facts and Info - Why do most have gills? - Why do different species have fins? Tropical Species, Saltwater Species, Aquarium Species, Marine Species, Pet Species, Pond Species, Clowns, Kois, Betas (Bettas), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angels, Puffers, Discus, Piranhas, Rainbow, Parrots, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones, Corals.
Did you know that....
Jellyfish are composed of more than 90% water
There are over 80 species of seahorse
Fish do not have vocal chords but they can make sounds! The Oyster toadfish for example uses its swim bladder to produce a loud wailing sound which has been compared to the sound of a foghorn!
Anableps are known as four-eyed fish! In fact they only have two eyes but each eye has two pupils so they can see above and below the water a the same time
Star Fish Species - Facts Did you know...
The Box Jellyfish is one of the most venomous creatures in the sea, the toxins from its venom attacks the nervous system, heart and skin!
Over 32,000 different species of fish have been identified and more Star Fish Species are being discovered and identified every day!
The plural of the word fish is fishes, however when describing more than one fish of the same species, the word fish is still used instead of the plural! An example would be 20 Puffer Fish, not 20 Puffer Fishes!
The Female seahorse lays her eggs in a special pouch on the male seahorse's stomach, he then takes care of the eggs until the baby seahorses hatch
Angelfish breed for life. If one of the pair dies, the other will not breed again!
Some fish are not good for community tanks! Ask your local pet store before you buy new additions for your tank
The Stygotantulus stock is the smallest Crustacean in the world, measuring less than 0.1mm in length!
Angelfish can become aggressive towards other fish and even eat smaller fish such as Neon Tetras!
Someone who studies different Star Fish Species is called an ichthyologist
There are different species found all over the world, we have tried to include as many aquatic species as possible on this website
Facts About Star Fish Species
Species Fact 1: A goldfish can live for up to ten years
Species Fact 2: The Piranhas teeth are sharp enough to cut through a steel fishing hook!
Species Fact 3: The rainbow fish is considered an ideal species for the beginner, they are hardy and integrate well with most aquarium Star Fish Species
Species Fact 5: The Red Bellied Piranha has the most fearsome reputation
Species Fact 6: A lobsters teeth are in its stomach, an area called the ‘gastric mill’
Species Fact 7: When threatened, the puffer fish can inflate itself up to three times its normal size!
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