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The underwater world is a fascinating one. It is filled with all kinds of animals and plants and is a perfect place for people who love snorkelling, scuba diving, and other adventure sports. What’s even more interesting is that according to experts, only 5% of the ocean has been explored till now. Can you imagine what else is lying out there hiding behind the rich blue hues of the ocean? To give you an idea of the underwater world, here are 15 amazing fun facts about fish.
Interesting Facts About Fish
1. There are over 30,000 species of fish out of which a lot have not been discovered yet.
2. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the ocean.
3. Fish use their gills for breathing which are present on the side of their bodies.
4. Most fish do not have eyelids.
5. Fish are very fast swimmers with tuna and sailfish being some of the fastest species.
6. Some fish species have been seen using rocks as tools
7. Fish have scales on their body which help to swim easily in water.
8. Many fish species are tetrachromatic, meaning that they see colours more vividly than humans.
9. Most fish are cold-blooded which means their body temperature is the same as their surroundings.
10. Many times tornadoes pick up fish while traveling over water and rain them over land. This rare phenomenon is called fish showers.
11. Fish are vertebrate animals, meaning they have a spine and bones.
12. Many fish use sound, colours, and different motions to communicate with each other.
13. While most fish reproduce by laying eggs, some species like the great white sharks give birth to pups.
14. Electric eels and electric rays have enough electricity to kill a horse.
15. Sharks and rays do not have swim bladders, meaning that they have to swim all the time even while sleeping. Otherwise, they will sink to the bottom of the ocean.
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