"Xiphias gladius is the Latin name of the swordfish. The swordfish has a flattened extension of its snout, like a sword's blade, comprising 30% of the body length. An angry fish may ram a boat or another object in the sea. It may drive its sharp bill through planks 7-10 cm thick. Adults lack scales. The fin consists of one tall lobe, which protrudes from the water as the fish cruises near the surface. The fish roams deep, hot seas throughout the world. Its high dorsal and anal fins enable efficient cruising. It usually hunts alone. It uses dark red muscles for steady crusing and faster-acting white muscles for short bursts of speed. It uses its snout to stun or impale fish and squid. It then lashes the crippled victim into pieces or swallows it whole. It spawns in tropical waters throughout the year."
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Hmmm...this is the only thing even remotely relevant that I could find online:
Date: 2007-09-06 04:43 am (UTC)