what is a cool fact about antarctic cod
The Antarctic cod, or Notothenia rossii, has adapted to the extreme cold of the Southern Ocean by developing antifreeze glycoproteins in its blood, which prevent ice crystal formation. Additionally, its body has evolved a more streamlined shape and reduced swim bladder, allowing for better buoyancy in the frigid waters. These adaptations enable the Antarctic cod to thrive in an environment where most other fish cannot survive due to the harsh temperatures.
Like all fish, Antarctic Cod lay eggs that are then fertilized, and hatch.
Antarctic cod are often eaten by seals and orcas. These fish are also called the Antarctic toothfish and are eaten primarily by people.
Not extinct
in the sea
in Antarctica.
+ 135 kg
Antarctic cod is a misnomer for the Antarctic toothfish, the top predator in the Southern Ocean.From the Wikipedia entry:"Antarctic toothfish, Dissostichus mawsoni, can grow in excess of two metres in length and more than 150 kg in mass."
(Dissostichus mawsoni)
60 at a time;)
pouched lamprey,toothfish, murray cod, icefish,plunderfish