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SKILLS AND SENSES            35





























                 Large fins stand
                up from the back                                    A unique pattern of
                and head to help                                orange and brown spots
              the handfish move                                     and flattened warts
              through the water.                                   adorn each handfish.          The handfish
                                                                                                 walks on four
                                                                                                  adapted fins
                                                                                                 that resemble
                                                                                                 human hands.









                                                                                                     Adult handfish
                                                                                                     measure about
                                                                                                     15 cm (6 in) long.


























                                                                             Underwater bristle
                                                                                 worms make a
                                                                              tasty treat for this
                                                                               hungry handfish.





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