Grzimek Fish

v04_id131_con_jawmech

Actinopterygii ; Epibulus insidiator

Bony fish jaw anatomy, illustrating the ligament and bone structure responsible for jaw expansion. Slingjaw wrasses (Epibulus insidiator) have the largest jaw protrusion in fishes, and are shown at the bottom.

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Identification
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Epibulus insidiator (longjawed wrasse)
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
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Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Specimen
Type Illustration

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Last updated: 2005-22-22 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:12

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