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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Parrotfish Sheilds
presence of mucus cocoons in parrotfish
several species of parrotfish are known to secrete a protective mucus cocoon around themselves before they go to sleep. This cocoon provides several benefits for the fish as it hides its scent from predators, and acts as an early warning system giving the fish a few precious seconds to escape from a preadator. This membrane also keeps the fish clean as parasites and UV light cannot penetrate the membrane. The skin of the membrane may have antioxidant properites in it which could help the fish repair any damage done to it.