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Bald notothen or bald rockcod, Pagothenia borchgrevinki, swimming close to surface. Is often found along the under surfaces of ice foraging for prey such as copepods and krill
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Bald notothen or bald rockcod, Pagothenia borchgrevinki, swimming close to surface. Is often found along the under surfaces of ice foraging for prey such as copepods and krill
Tinfoil barb, Barbonymus schwanenfeldii. From Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatr Date: 24-Nov-19
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Swimming in Style - The Tinfoil Barb's Antarctic Adventure!
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. In this photo print, we witness the incredible journey of a Tinfoil Barb named Barbonymus schwanenfeldii. Hailing from the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, as well as the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, this fish has embarked on an extraordinary expedition to Antarctica. As our scaly protagonist explores the icy depths, it encounters a peculiar companion - the Bald Notothen or Bald Rockcod (Pagothenia borchgrevinki). Known for its affinity towards ice surfaces where it hunts copepods and krill, this rockcod is no stranger to freezing temperatures. However, lurking beneath these frozen waters are formidable predators like the Ploughfish (Gymnodraco acuticeps) and Antarctic Toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), ready to make a meal out of them both! Luckily for our adventurous duo, they possess antifreeze proteins in their blood that prevent them from succumbing to subzero conditions. These remarkable adaptations allow them to thrive in Antarctica's frigid environment while other creatures freeze solid. So here they swim together – two unlikely companions navigating through icy realms. This awe-inspiring snapshot captures not only their resilience but also showcases nature's ability to create astonishing relationships even in some of Earth's most extreme habitats. From tropical waters to polar seas, Paulo de Oliveira beautifully encapsulates the wonders of marine life with
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