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Re: My what sharp sub- ocular spines you have

Posted By: Mike Ophir <ophir@wn.net>
Date: Thursday, 24 February 2000, at 9:15 p.m.

In Response To: My what sharp sub- ocular spines you have (BB)

In my opinion this is a great option, but I think it is beyond the capabilities of the Botia species to catch food with the spines. I have seen the spines of Botias, and they are way too small to get food. I do think however the spines are used in self-defense.

Mike
 

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