The Seahorse |
Gasterosteiformes are fishes that have tubular mouths, soft-fin rays, pelvic fins in the abdomen, a primitive kidney. Most species have bony rings around their body rather than scales. Other than sicklebacks, seahorses, and pipefishes, little is known about their life cycle.
The seahorse gets its name because its neck and head are similar to that of a horse. Seahorses also have segmented body armour and an upright posture. They live in warm, tropical areas of the world, usually in sheltered areas such as in coral reefs.
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