Parrot fish, when feeding use their beak-like teeth to scrape algae off coral reefs, helping to prevent overgrowth that could smother the delicate coral structures. But at night the parrot fish creates a cocoon or sleeping bag of mucus around itself as a protective shield against predators while they sleep.
There are over 50 species of seahorses found around the world, each with its own unique characteristics and habitats. From the tiny pygmy seahorse camouflaged in coral to the majestic lion's mane seahorse with its flowing fins, these creatures come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
But the most interesting thing about seahorses is that they are one of the few animal species where the male bears the unborn young!. Male seahorses carry the fertilized eggs in their pouch until they are ready to hatch.
These three colorful original water color painting by wildlife artist Dianna Rybak from the Artist's Notebook Collection is now found on this attractive ceramic mug that is available accented in three different colors.
Material: ceramic - Capacity: 330ml (11 fl oz) - Height of the mug: 9.8 cm (3.8 inches) - Hand washable or dishwasher safe - Microwave resistant - The pattern is printed on each side.
