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  1. LEPIDOSIREN PARADOXA (AMERICAN LUNG FISH)

    Lepidosiren paradoxa, the South American lungfish, is a fascinating example of evolutionary adaptation and resilience. Its ability to survive in extreme environmental conditions …

  2. Lepidosiren paradoxa, South American lungfish : fisheries

    Adults are omnivorous and feed on aquatic vertebrates, invertebrates such as snails, clams and shrimp, and algae (Ref. 36739). Can survive low oxygen levels in its habitat by means of its …

  3. The genomes of all lungfish inform on genome expansion and …

    Aug 14, 2024 · The two lungfish genera from Africa (Protopterus, with four species) and South America (Lepidosiren paradoxa) are more closely related to each other (family …

  4. The World's Largest Animal Genome Belongs to an Odd, Air …

    Aug 20, 2024 · The genome of the South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) takes the cake at a staggering 91 billion base pairs of DNA, according to a study published last week in …

  5. Lepidosiren paradoxa (South American Lungfish) - Seriously Fish

    Some of the natural waters of L. paradoxa dry out completely at times and the fish has developed several incredible adaptations in order to survive these periods. When the waters begin to …

  6. This odd fish has 30 times as much DNA as humans—a new

    Aug 14, 2024 · A species of lungfish found in South America has claimed the title of the animal with the biggest genome sequenced so far. The DNA of Lepidosiren paradoxa comprises a …

  7. ADW: Lepidosiren paradoxa: INFORMATION

    Read about Lepidosiren paradoxa (South American lungfish) on the Animal Diversity Web.

  8. Lepidosiren Paradoxa: A Fish with Lungs - My Animals

    Dec 27, 2022 · Known by many names —South American lungfish, American mud-fish, piramboia, pirarucu-bóia, caramuru, and scaly salamander fish— Lepidosiren paradoxa is a …

  9. Biology of the South American Lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa

    Nov 29, 2010 · Lepidosiren paradoxa (pirambóia) is the single representative of Dipnoan (lungfish) in South America. This species is considered a living fossil, in spite of some reports …

  10. South American Lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) | U.S. Fish

    Lepidosiren paradoxa. Common Name. South American lungfish. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Lepidosiren. Species. Lepidosiren paradoxa. Identification Numbers. …

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