by Robert Loren | Jan 23, 2023 | Corals
Although corals are considered one of the earliest, most primitive animal groups on the planet, the stony corals that grace our reef aquariums with color and vibrance actually arose later than some of us have been led to believe.… by Admin | Sep 11, 2018 | Science
New fossil evidence shows that at least one early turtle relative evolved their characteristic beaks before their shells, according to a report in... by Admin | Dec 9, 2017 | Science
To be honest, the taxonomic status of sponges has never worried me much, nor has it impinged on my daily life. Apparently though, the debate as to where sponges fit into the metaphorical ‘tree of life’ has finally been... by Matthew Stansbery | Nov 16, 2015 | Fish, Reef, Science
Researchers at James Cook University in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE) have uncovered an interesting feature of the Damsel reef fish family. We watch our fish dart in and out of crevices when they get scared in our aquariums but little... by Joe Rowlett | Sep 30, 2015 | Fish, Science
“Yellowtail Damselfish” C. parasema Range: Philippines north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Sabah, Java Sea, Flores Etymology: Greek “streamer”, allegedly in reference to the pale tail Size: 5cm Aquarium Rarity: Abundant ID: Entirely blue, except for a bright yellow...
