Leafy Sea Dragon
by Russ Harris
Title
Leafy Sea Dragon
Artist
Russ Harris
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The leafy seadragon or Glauert's seadragon, Phycodurus eques, is a marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, which includes seadragons, pipefish, and seahorses. It is found along the southern and western coasts of Australia. The name is derived from the appearance, with long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body. These protrusions are not used for propulsion; they serve only as camouflage. The leafy seadragon propels itself by means of a pectoral fin on the ridge of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closer to the tail end. Fine Art Photography by Fine Art Photographer Russ Harris
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September 29th, 2017
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