The Striking 'Trunk' (IMAGE)

University of Bonn

The Striking 'Trunk'

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The striking 'trunk' of Gnathonemus petersii is actually its chin. It has numerous electroreceptors.

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© Maik Dobiey/Uni Bonn

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