in our land has a lot of what makes a person wonder.For example, these include interesting facts from the life of the fish, and here are some of them.
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whale shark rightly took the biggest fish.It is found in three oceans - the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic.Its main diet is plankton.The biggest fish the individuals of this family was discovered in 1949.When she measured it reaches a length of 12.65 meters.
The oldest fish was 88 years old.It was the eel, who died in 1948.He lived in a Swiss museum in the aquarium.When caught from the water, it was (as exemplary data) for three years.This happened in 1860.
next interesting fact about fish, maybe some will already know.The most dangerous and bloodthirsty piranhas are among freshwater.They keep flocks together and attack the victim, regardless of its size.They live in South America.In Brazil in 1981, it was a shipwreck, and three hundred people were in the water.Nobody was able to survive because there were carried piranhas.
Fastest inmate water depths is fish-sailboat.In Florida, they organized the tests have confirmed this fact.In just three seconds, the fish broke the 91 meters.Its speed reached 109 km / h.
Amazing fish
On our planet there are fish, the existence of which many are not even aware.Here are some of them.There are fish, which is available out of the water and moved by land.It is called Anabas.Without water it is able to spend up to eight hours.Move help her fins.Anabas come out of the water to find food or to move to another body of water.They can climb trees.
There is another interesting fact about fish associated with acne.Some of the subspecies are able to swim backwards.The rest of the fish that "focus" do not know how.
Taste rays surpass men.At that time, as a human taste receptors, there are only 7000, this fish of 27 thousand.
Fish are "vodohlebami."Each day, they consume the amount of liquid equal to its own weight.
There predator, which is always a "rod".In monkfish color process there, which he uses to lure fish.
Unbelievable but true
should pay attention to other interesting facts about fish that seem improbable at first glance.It is known that these creatures can also drown.If the water is a small amount of oxygen, the fish can suffocate, because its activity is important air.
The imperial family has a very special angels subspecies.The males have multiple wives.But if he dies, his place is taken by a female.The most amazing thing is that it changes the floor to lead the "harem".
How to tame the fish
Another interesting fact about fish is that they can be tamed.Of course, this applies to aquarium inhabitants.This is possible if the fish develop a reflex.For this is every day at the same time to feed her and at the same time to issue a certain sound, such as a knock.After a few days, your pet may appear reflex tapping, which tells him that it's time to eat.
About cartilaginous fish
unusual class are cartilaginous fish.Interesting facts about these aquatic species helps to broaden my horizons.For a start it is worth noting that this long period of class fish ranked as bone brethren.
Many of them today are the representatives of the inhabitants of aquariums.
Representatives of some species of this class of their glands secrete poisonous substances, which can cause harm to humans, and if for a short time does not help, the victim will die.
cartilaginous fish different internal fertilization.
About sharks
most famous cartilaginous predators are sharks, but, despite this, the facts are very interesting.For example, these fish are almost always feel hungry.They can eat whatever they see, even their own entrails, which dropped out of the bellies.
in the belly of this predator repeatedly found strange things that do not hurt her.This suitcase, and horseshoes, and pans.
structure of shark also is of interest.Her jaw and skull are not connected, so if necessary, for example, to bite, she pushes them forward.Furthermore, they have no bone.
Males blue shark bite during courtship of females, so their skin is thicker than three times than in males.
fish, able to fly
Another representative of the underwater world - a flying fish.Interesting facts about it are equally impressive.These fish have large fins that help them soar above the water surface for a while.During the flight, their speed could reach 80 km / h.These fish are floating in the air an average of 50 meters.But if you are lucky, they are able to extend the mission by the captured air flow.Thanks fin fish can change the direction of flight.The eggs of these creatures is widely used in Japan for sushi.It's called tobiko.
Clownfish
Another unusual marine life is a clown fish.Interesting facts about these creatures is very bright and amusing.Despite its small size, this fish is very brave and staunchly defends its territory from intruders.She is ready to fight even with divers, who are perceived as invaders on her own.In his anger, the clown can even bite people (non-sharp teeth of a fish).The fact is also that the territory is guarded by only females.These representatives of fish live in the corals, sea anemones.Despite his combative nature, they are afraid to depart from his house more than a meter.After the death of the female, some "boys" change sex.All the fry are born males, but over time some of them turn into "girls."
Pisces ancient
Here are some interesting facts about fish and how they perceived the people in the past:
- monks of the Middle Ages were convinced that the beaver is a fish.This animal was part of their menu in the post.
- Romans and Greeks thought that the rays possess an extraordinary power, because in those days people had no idea about electricity.
- In ancient times it was believed that a ramp - a therapeutic fish, and they were used for shock treatments.If a person suffers from headaches, his head put on the fish.
- the first time about the goldfish was mentioned in 1590.According to Chinese writing, these fish had bulging eyes and symmetrical parts of the body.The most beautiful specimens are those in which the especially large eyes.They were called telescopes.Some representatives of the eyes reaches five centimeters.
- Here is another interesting fact about fish, swordfish.They are known to attack and still continue to attack ships.In the past, these attempts ships sank as swordfish can pierce the casing, made even from two-centimetric steel.From its impact remains a gap of 25 centimeters in diameter.
