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Japanese rice fish
Oryzias latipes
The Japanese rice fish, also known as medaka, is a small freshwater fish native to East Asia, particularly Japan. It is renowned for its adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions, including rice paddies, rivers, and ponds. The species is often pale, translucent, o…
Did you know?
- The Japanese rice fish was one of the first vertebrates to have its entire genome sequenced, making it a model organism in genetics.
- Japanese rice fish have been sent into space for research on development and genetics. They can tolerate low oxygen levels and a broad range of water temperatures. These fish exhibit remarkable resilience and have been bred in captivity for centuries in Japan.
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