Margrethia [Margrethia]
Description
Margrethia is a genus of small, slender bristlemouth fish, distinguished by their unique jaw structure and the presence of photophores along their body. They inhabit deep, open ocean waters and feed on microscopic plankton. Their bioluminescence plays a crucial role in social interactions and predation.
Species
Deep-Sea Sun Star [Margrethia solaris]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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Family |
Bristlemouths
Gonostomatidae
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Statistics
- Species 1