Parrot Fish in the Maldives (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

Parrot Fish in the Maldives

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Parrot grind up coral during feeding and, after digesting the edible content, excrete the rest as sand, which can then be used in island building.

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Chris Perry, University of Exeter

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