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Gnathostomes Collection

Gnathostomes, also known as jawed vertebrates, are a diverse group of animals that inhabit aquatic environments

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, animal, animals, aquatic, bigeye, bodies, body, bony, bullseye, close, close-up

1, animal, animals, aquatic, bigeye, bodies, body, bony, bullseye, close, close-up
Moontail bullseye (Priacanthus hamrur), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, animal, animals, anthia, anthias, anthiinae, aquatic, blue, bodies, body, bony

1, animal, animals, anthia, anthias, anthiinae, aquatic, blue, bodies, body, bony
Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, animal, animals, aquatic, blue, bodies, body, bony, cheilinus, corner, dweller

1, animal, animals, aquatic, blue, bodies, body, bony, cheilinus, corner, dweller
Napoleonfish or Humpback Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), Blue Corner, Palau, Micronesia

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bluestreak, bony, cleaned

actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bluestreak, bony, cleaned
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: animal, animals, anthias, aquatic, asia, asian, bony, colored, colorful, coloured

animal, animals, anthias, aquatic, asia, asian, bony, colored, colorful, coloured
Coral reef with Anthias (Anthias), Komodo, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, actiniaria, amphiprion, anemone, anemonefish, anemonefishes, anemones, animal

1, actiniaria, amphiprion, anemone, anemonefish, anemonefishes, anemones, animal
Orange-fin anemonefish or orange-fin clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, cartilaginous, chondrichthye, chondrichthyes

animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, cartilaginous, chondrichthye, chondrichthyes
Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, batoidea, birostris, body, cartilaginous, chondrichthye

animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, batoidea, birostris, body, cartilaginous, chondrichthye
Manta Ray (Manta birostris), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: angelfish, angelfishes, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bodies, body, bony

angelfish, angelfishes, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bodies, body, bony
Yellowface angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, acuminatus, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bannerfish, bodies, body, bony

1, acuminatus, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bannerfish, bodies, body, bony
Pennant coralfish, longfin bannerfish or Coachman (Heniochus sp.), Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bodies, body, bony, close, close-up, close-ups

1, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bodies, body, bony, close, close-up, close-ups
Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, ari, asia, asian, atoll, bony, dweller

actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, ari, asia, asian, atoll, bony, dweller
Large Laced Moray or Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus), Ari Atoll, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, body, bony, cephalopholis, complete, completely

animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, body, bony, cephalopholis, complete, completely
Vermillion Seabass or Coral Hind (Cephalopholis miniata), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, anemonefish, anemonefishes, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bodies, body

1, anemonefish, anemonefishes, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bodies, body
Whitespotted devil (Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, animal, animals, aquatic, arcatus, asia, asian, bodies, body, bony, cirrhitidae

1, animal, animals, aquatic, arcatus, asia, asian, bodies, body, bony, cirrhitidae
Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: 1, actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, black, black-saddled, blowfish

1, actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, black, black-saddled, blowfish
Black-saddled puffer (Canthigaster valentini), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: actinopterygii, africa, african, animal, animals, aquatic, bony, camoflage, camoflaged

actinopterygii, africa, african, animal, animals, aquatic, bony, camoflage, camoflaged
Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), Red Sea, Sudan, Africa

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: actinopterygii, africa, african, alam, animal, animals, anthozoa, aquatic, bony, camoflage

actinopterygii, africa, african, alam, animal, animals, anthozoa, aquatic, bony, camoflage
Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) at a coral reef, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Perentie, Goanna (Varanus giganteus), Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Perentie, Goanna (Varanus giganteus), Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Goldentail Moray, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Goldentail Moray, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
The goldentail moray (Muraena miliaris) hides during the day and feeds in the open on the reef at night; Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Fire corals (Millepora) with anthias (Anthiinae), Red Sea, Sudan

Fire corals (Millepora) with anthias (Anthiinae), Red Sea, Sudan

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) with sponge, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) with sponge, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Schoolmaster Snapper (Lutjanus apodus) on the reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Schoolmaster Snapper (Lutjanus apodus) on the reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) on the reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) on the reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Coral reef with French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Coral reef with French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) on the coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) on the coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Pinecone soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) under Table Coral, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Pinecone soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) under Table Coral, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Diver and Blackfinned anemonefish or Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes), Indian Ocean

Diver and Blackfinned anemonefish or Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Background imageGnathostomes Collection: Diver and Table Coral with Green Chromis (Chromis viridis), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Diver and Table Coral with Green Chromis (Chromis viridis), Indian Ocean, Maldives



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Gnathostomes, also known as jawed vertebrates, are a diverse group of animals that inhabit aquatic environments. From the bigeye to the bullseye, their bodies are characterized by bony structures that support and protect their internal organs. Take a close-up look at these fascinating creatures. The blue anthias, found in Asian waters, showcases its vibrant colored body as it gracefully swims through the ocean. Its bony structure allows for agile movements and makes it a true corner dweller. In Asia's bluestreak cleaner wrasse, we witness an intricate relationship between species. This small fish cleans other aquatic animals by removing parasites from their bodies. A perfect example of symbiosis in action. Anemonefishes like the amphiprion find refuge among sea anemones' tentacles. These cartilaginous creatures create a safe haven within this colorful environment. Moving on to larger species, we encounter majestic rays such as the birostris manta ray. With its impressive body size and cartilaginous skeleton, this creature glides effortlessly through Asian waters. Angelfishes captivate us with their beauty and gracefulness underwater. Their bony bodies allow them to navigate coral reefs with ease while showcasing stunning colors. Lastly, we have the acuminatus bannerfish - another strikingly beautiful creature found in Asia's aquatic realms. Its slender body and distinct markings make it stand out amongst its peers. These examples represent just a fraction of gnathostomes' incredible diversity across different habitats around the world's oceans. Whether they possess bony or cartilaginous skeletons, these animals continue to fascinate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with their unique adaptations and behaviors underwater.