Photographer: Paul Osmond
(see this users gallery) A Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) swims on the deck of the ship wreck of the MV Becks in Boynton Beach, Florida.
A member of the Surgeonfish family as the sharp spine at the base of the tail shows. This is a defensive weapon which they attempt to slash potential predators with.
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· Date: Fri April 7, 2006 · Reference ID: /22005-12-19-06-11-23 · Views: 4739 ·
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Keywords: surgeon fish tang acanthuridae doctor dr atlantic caribbean usa
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Polyceridae Nudibranch Nembrotha chamberlaini on a Polycarpa aurata Ascidia Paul Osmond
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