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How do archer fish hunt?

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Once they spot an insect within reach of its marksmanship, an Archer fish (Toxotes jaculatrix) will spit a small drop of water at the insect. They very rarely miss. The wet insect then falls onto/into the water where it is quickly grabbed and eaten by the successfull Archer.

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With their tongues.

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