1. Tripod Fish
... bladder expands and they burst. I have chosen a fish that lives at these depths, but has little information known about it. This fish is called a tripod fish, and can also be called an abyssal spider fish. This fish is extremely unusual, and gets its name from its three, long, extended fins that ... in order to conserve energy. These fish also have an adaptation of reproducing. They are hermaphrodites, which mean they have both male and female sexual organs. Tripod fish are remarkable animals and have been able to adapt to the harsh climate of the bathypelagic zone. Journey to the Depth...
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