General Parts of an Arowana

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TankBuster said:
I"m curious. This is not a nocturnal fish. What are the benefits of the barbels?
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I think they use it to detect disturbances and vibrations on the surface of the water in order to get prey in the wild. Example - If a bug falls in the water the barbels will detect the splash!

I have also heard of an instance when the barbel was used as a lure slightly above the water line wiggling thus attracting a bird and then BAM!!! dinner is served... :grinyes:
 
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Gr8KarmaSF said:
I think they use it to detect disturbances and vibrations on the surface of the water in order to get prey in the wild. Example - If a bug falls in the water the barbels will detect the splash!

I have also heard of an instance when the barbel was used as a lure slightly above the water line wiggling thus attracting a bird and then BAM!!! dinner is served... :grinyes:
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interesting concept about using the barbles as luer. :)
 
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kaix said:
The below illustration is specially designed to help you understand the parts of the Arowana.
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about the operculum....think it should refer to the soft membrane of the gill plates. correct me if i am wrong.
 
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Nice diagram. I was watching a program a few months ago and they said that the barbles of a silver aro are often used as a lure to catch birds.
 
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