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Acanthuridae are a family of ray-finned fish which includes surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes. The family includes about 86 extant species of marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Many of the species are brightly colored and popular in aquaria. Meer weergeven
The name of the family is derived from the Greek words akantha and oura, which loosely translate to "thorn" and "tail", respectively. This refers to the distinguishing characteristic of the family, the " Meer weergeven
The distinctive characteristic of the family is that they have scalpel-like modified scales, one or more on either side of the peduncle of the tail. The spines are dangerously … Meer weergeven
Tangs are very sensitive to disease in the home aquarium. However, if the tang is fed enough algae and the aquarium is properly maintained disease should not be a problem. It … Meer weergeven
Acanthuridae contains the following extant subfamilies and genera:
• Subfamily Nasinae Fowler & Bean, 1929
• Subfamily Acanthurinae Bonaparte, 1835
Evolution and … Meer weergevenAcanthurids are the only known hosts of the bacteria of the genus Epulopiscium bacteria. These bacteria affect the digestion of surgeonfishes enabling them to digest the … Meer weergeven
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