Merlet's scorpionfish (Rhinopias aphanes). Scorpionfish are highly venomous predatory marine fish. Their long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous

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Merlet's scorpionfish (Rhinopias aphanes). Scorpionfish are highly venomous predatory marine fish. Their long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence. Photographed in Papua New Guinea.

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Photo credit: © GEORGETTE DOUWMA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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