Eptatretus bischoffii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eptatretus bischoffii |
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Eptatretus
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bischoffii
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The Eptatretus bischoffii is a type of hagfish found in the ocean. It belongs to a group of hagfish called Eptatretus. This fish can grow up to 55 centimetres (22 in) long.
It lives on the ocean floor, which is called a demersal habitat. This means it stays close to the bottom of the sea. It does not travel far and prefers cooler, temperate waters. You can find these hagfish mainly in the South Pacific, especially near Chile. They are harmless to humans.
Reproduction and Eggs
The Eptatretus bischoffii reproduces through external fertilization. This means the eggs are fertilized outside the female's body.
The eggs of this hagfish develop on the ocean floor. They have a long, stretched-out shape. Each egg has a small opening called a micropyle, which is important for fertilization. The eggs also have special anchor-shaped filaments. These filaments are about 3.2–4.9 millimetres (0.13–0.19 in) long. There are usually around 50 of these filaments on each egg. These filaments help the eggs attach to things on the seafloor.
See also
In Spanish: Eptatretus bischoffii para niños
