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Ologies with Alie Ward

Garology (LONG CUTE ANCIENT PATIENT BOOPABLE NIGHTMARE FISH) Encore for GAR WEEK with Solomon David

Nov 8, 2023
01:15:15

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Quick takeaways

  • Gar fish have eggs and larvae that are toxic, serving as a defense mechanism against predators.
  • The long snouts of gar fish are an evolutionary adaptation for capturing prey and vary depending on their diet.

Deep dives

Gar fish have toxic eggs that are harmful to humans

Gar fish have eggs that are toxic to humans, mammals, and birds, but not toxic to other fish. The toxicity is thought to be a defense mechanism against predators such as invertebrates and birds. The larvae of gar fish are also toxic for a period of time. However, the exact reason for the toxicity of their eggs and larvae is still not fully understood.

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