A genus of slender, long-jawed marine fish commonly known as needlefish, found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide.
From Greek 'belone' meaning 'needle,' referring to the fish's long, pointed snout that resembles a sewing needle. The term entered scientific nomenclature in the 18th century for taxonomic classification.
Needlefish have transparent heads when they're young—you can actually see their brains and eyes through their skin! This incredible adaptation helps them avoid detection by predators in the open ocean.
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