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mojarra (mōhär`ə), common name for a member of the family Gerridae, small tropical food fishes. The many American species are found chiefly off the S Atlantic coast but also along the Pacific coast. Mojarras are rarely over a foot (30 cm) in length and are silvery in color. The fins can be retracted into specialized grooves located under the anal and dorsal fins. They feed on plant life, extending their jaws in order to engulf their food. The thick-lipped mojarra belongs to the genus Cichlasoma. Mojarras are classified in the phylum Chordata Chordata (kôrdā`tə,–dä`–) ..... Click the link for more information. , subphylum Vertebrata, class Osteichthyes, order Perciformes, family Gerridae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Beneath the clear, sparkling turquoise waters of Provo's Bight Reef, parrotfish, hawksbill sea turtles and sand-sifting mojarras explore the newest additions to their reef home: bright blue and white signs atop small artificial reefs. |
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