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HGMP-RC Fugu Genomics Project
The genome of this fish is quite compact, with low amounts of junk DNA, making it useful for comparative studies. Includes a discussion of tetrodotoxin, the toxin made by bacteria associated with some puffer species.
Ocean Sunfish
Underwater photos of the world's largest bony fish, the giant Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola).
Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola)
Underwater and topside photographs by Phillip Colla.
Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola
Description and photographs of a fish examined by the staff of the Australian Museum.
Ocean Sunfish.org
Information and research on the Molidae.
Scientists Track Giant Sunfish by Satellite
The world's largest bony fish looks like a massive swimming head and is extremely gentle and curious.
Tetraodontiformes
Taxonomy of this order, which includes Balistidae (triggerfishes), Ostraciidae (boxfishes), Diodontidae (porcupinefishes), Molidae (molas), and Tetraodontidae (puffers). Links to genetic codes on included species.
Tracking Ocean Sunfish off Southern California
Project studying fine-scale movement patterns using acoustic telemetry. Includes images.
Wikipedia: Pufferfish
Also known as blowfish or fugu. Provides consumption history, poisoning, social aspects, availability and species table.