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Variegated Rainbow Wrasse

Coris batuensis

Photo by david14
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Although we can’t hear it, these fish give warning sounds when predators are around. On top of that, whenever they are attacked or hear a warning sound they remember the smell that was around at the time and will hide whenever they smell it again. Guardian: Jennifer Hall

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PublishedOctober 12, 2015

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