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Sculptures by Pufferfish

  • February 1, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Near Japan, male pufferfish create elaborate circles on the ocean floor. These nests attract females, who use the ridges to find the centers, where the two fish mate and she lays eggs. Though as wide as six feet and often decorated with shells, each nest is used just once.

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