The Common Carp (IMAGE)

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The Common Carp

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Scientists studied the structure of the scales of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

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(Credit: Quan et al., Structure and Mechanical Adaptability of a Modern Elasmoid Fish Scale from the Common Carp, Matter)

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