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oarfish Body plans of Lampridiformes and Atheriniformes.
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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
Lion (panthera leo)
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vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.
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oarfish: References & Edit History

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Add new Web site: Academia - The Oarfish, Regalecus glesne(Teleostei: Regalecidae), in theWestern Caribbean. Sep 05, 2024
Add new Web site: Melbourne Museum - Oarfish, Regalecus glesne. Jul 11, 2024
Add new Web site: MarineBio - Oarfishes. Dec 23, 2023
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Oarfish. May 29, 2023
Add new Web site: Oceana Ocean Animal Encyclopedia - Oarfish. Apr 22, 2016
Add new Web site: Florida Museum of Natural History - Oarfish. Apr 22, 2016
Add new Web site: Australian Museum - Oarfish. Apr 22, 2016
Add new Web site: FactZoo.com - Oarfish. Sep 08, 2015
Illustration of the oarfish (Regalecus glesne) added. Apr 10, 2014
Added new Web site: The Australian Museum Online - Oarfish. Jan 16, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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