Mechanical properties of the venomous spines of Pterois volitans and morphology among lionfish species
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.197905
Abstract: ABSTRACT The red lionfish, Pterois volitans, an invasive species, has 18 venomous spines: 13 dorsal, three anal and one on each pelvic fin. Fish spines can have several purposes, such as defense, intimidation and anchoring… read more here.
Keywords: venomous spines; spines pterois; lionfish species; mechanical properties ... See more keywords