Scientific names for flora and fauna hail from a variety of sources. Here are 11 of the most unusual Latin names derived from fictional characters in classic novels, plays, and comic books.

Pterygoplichthys punctatus and P. weberi, new species, are unique among hypostomines in having a medially divided buccal papilla. The two species can be separated from one another by color (small ...

Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess. This slimy layer ...

The Amazon River basin, spanning over 7,130,000 km 2, is the largest freshwater hydrographic system on the planet. It stands out not only for its size but also for the extraordinary diversity of its ...

In a fascinating blend of science and literature, two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. The ...

Otocinclus fish are small catfish that are native to South America. Otocinclus fish are also called dwarf suckers or otos and mainly eat algae, making them a great addition to your home aquarium.

Angelfish are popular in aquariums and have been kept as pets for more than a century. The term angelfish is used to describe either marine or freshwater fishes that are known for their impressive ...

Pet fish enthusiasts often introduce fish into their aquariums because they are fascinating to watch. Sometimes, though, people keep pet fish for a specific use. Algae-eating fish are helpful because ...

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Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. The bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus ...