pupfish
Americannoun
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Origin of pupfish
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The waves clean off decaying organic matter that could cause pockets of low oxygen, which can be fatal to pupfish eggs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
Wilson, who has spent years studying pupfish, said scientists can learn a lot about the effects of issues like climate change from Devils Hole and those tiny fish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
The species they support range from tiger salamanders to desert pupfish, and from songbirds to mammals such as ground squirrels and bighorn sheep.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024
When it comes to sheer resilience, few, if any, species can match the tiny Devils Hole pupfish.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
Not only that, but the pupfish are believed to be one of the most inbred of all species, a lack of genetic variation that makes it difficult for the creatures to procreate and thrive.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
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