Puffer anatomy
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Puffer anatomy
So I have done alot of searches for puffer anatomy and have not found any reference to these. I am curios as to what the protrusions between the eyes are. I have seen them on alot of different breeds. Does anyone know what these are called and if they serve a purpose other than making these guys even cuter?
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Re: Puffer anatomy
They are antenna for brainwashing humans into giving them more food, have you not noticed how when they stare at you you instinctively give them more food? lol I haven't a clue but sure someone knows
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Re: Puffer anatomy
Do you mean the little nub like things where the nostrils are, or would be? I always just assumed that they were part of the nose/nostril hole to help them smell. Maybe some one can correct me?
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Re: Puffer anatomy
Yes those are what im reffering to. So possibly an external appendage to thier nose.
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Re: Puffer anatomy
Yep, puffer nostrils.
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Re: Puffer anatomy
I prefer bertie's answer
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It certainly makes more sense, why would a puffer need nostrils when it can have mind control antenna lmaoStratters wrote:I prefer bertie's answer
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Re: Puffer anatomy
The appendages are external taste/smell devices. Air breathers can use nostrils to detect scents/aromas in air. Fish generally do not (intentionally) breathe air except for a few special exceptions. Fish in general have external taste buds to track food items. There is a variety of styles to these anatomic parts and they can be part of the fish's identification.
But I like Bertie's explanation also...older anatomic part can take on new functions. No one has located any functional ESP organs as yet. We can dream that these are their power modules.
Your mileage is very likely to vary... YMIVLTV?
But I like Bertie's explanation also...older anatomic part can take on new functions. No one has located any functional ESP organs as yet. We can dream that these are their power modules.
Your mileage is very likely to vary... YMIVLTV?
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