The Coral-Crushing Steephead Parrotfish (IMAGE)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

The Coral-Crushing Steephead Parrotfish

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Scientists studied the microstructure of the coral-chomping teeth of the steephead parrotfish, pictured here, to learn about the fish's powerful bite.

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Alex The Reef Fish Geek/Nautilus Scuba Club, Cairns, Australia

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