One coral-living fish has found an ingenious way to avoid being gobbled up during a nap, a new study finds. The harlequin filefish has evolved to have polka-dot markings that match its coral home.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The animal kingdom is full of incredible examples of camouflage ...

This 15-inch-long, gray-and-yellow fish has a serious overbite and looks like it needs to go to the dentist! While diving, you often hear this fish before you see it. It uses its very-powerful set of ...

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Dec. 10 (UPI) --For the orange spotted filefish (or harlequin filefish), the saying "you are what you eat" isn't just a cliche, it's a way of life. At some point in evolutionary ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It may be the health mantra largely ignored on dry land but under the sea, it seems "you are what you eat" is certainly a matter of life ...

* Description: From the side, filefish appear almost circular, with a large eye located high on the head, pouting lips and an elongated tail. From the front, however, they almost disappear, so thin is ...

Playing FishVille, or any Facebook aquarium game, introduces you to an entire assortment of beautiful fish. And if you actually bother to research each one, it's ...

In 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant', Lee Jung-hyun challenges a large filefish disassembly show. In the episode airing on 8th at 8:30 p.m. on KBS 2TV 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' ...

Tom Bosworth was fishing with two friends on March 31 when he caught the strange-looking fish. But the image of the bizarre creature was only recently shown to the public. It has now been identified ...

This gold, 14-inch-long fish is one critter you do not want to mess with! It has fused, very-sharp teeth, and can bite off an entire chunk of the reef or live coral for food. They are called file-fish ...

One coral-living fish has found an ingenious way to avoid being gobbled up during a nap, a new study finds. The harlequin filefish has evolved to have polka-dot markings that match its coral home.