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Do penguins have barbs

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 9/19/2023

Yes! On their tongue and throat they have them to help swallow slippery fish. These are pointed backwards to help swallow. Since penguins don't have teeth, this is like a replacement for them.

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∙ 10y ago

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Can bettas live with barbs?

Most Barbs - no. Tiger Barbs, Green Tiger Barbs and Ruby Barbs - a DEFINATE no! they will nip it to pieces! Other Barbs I'm not so sure about - do some research, but most Barbs - no!

Is it true that catfish have venom in the barbs?

Catfish do not have venomous barbs.

When was Wreath of Barbs created?

Wreath of Barbs was created in 2001.

How many poisonous barbs are on a stingray's tail?

the stingray has 2 poisonous barbs on its tail.

Do tigers barbs have live babies or lay eggs?

Tigers barbs have live babies

Do Dwarf Gouramis go good with Tiger Barbs?

No, tiger barbs are aggressive fin nippers.

What do wind barbs show?

Wind barbs showamount of cloud coverAtmospheric pressureTemperaturewind speedwind direction

Are tiger barbs warm or cold blooded?

Tiger barbs are tropical fish and are cold blooded.

Where do tiger barbs originate?

Tiger barbs originate in parts of southeast Asia, including Borneo and Sumatra.

Does penguin directly swallow their food?

Penguins have backward-facing barbs covering their tongues which allows them to get a grip on potetially slippery fish, enabling them to swallow their food whole. However, adult penguins feed their chicks regurgitated food before they can hunt themselves -chicks place their beak inside their parents to stimulate this behaviour in order for them to feed.

What is the nickname for barbiturat?

Barbs.

Can tiger barbs coexist with tetras in the same aquarium?

Yes, tiger barbs and tetras can coexist in the same aquarium, but it is important to provide enough space and hiding spots to prevent aggression from the tiger barbs.

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