Parrot Fish (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Parrot Fish

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Research has found that in some cases, the type of algae control done by parrot fish and other species can pose a danger to unhealthy corals, instead of the benefit it usually offers.

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(Photo by Cory Fuchs, courtesy of Oregon State University)

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