Surviving Through Adaptation
In this multi-exhibit gallery, diverse animals demonstrate how adaptations help them survive. A giant Pacific octopus changes color, groupers lurk, and electric eels generate electricity.
Animals in This Exhibit
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This small, disc-shaped fish is easily recognized by its tasseled first dorsal fin; long, tapering second dorsal fin; and deeply forked tail, or caudal fin.
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Black grouper are typically dark in color and have several sets of teeth. All black grouper are born female.
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The chambered nautilus is a mollusk, related to the octopus, squid, clam and snail.
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This fish can be any color from gray to a very bright red. It inhabits coral reefs and hard bottoms, preferring the shallow water but is found as deep as 165 feet.
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Electrophorus electricus—everything about this eel’s scientific name says high voltage! Of the fishes able to generate an electrical discharge, electric eels are by far the champions, producing up to 600 volts!
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Fairy Basslets are small, vibrantly colored fish and are coral reef inhabitants.
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These masters of camouflage can quickly change the color and texture of their skin to match the background.
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Graysbys are solitary and secretive, often hiding during the day.
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This charismatic fish is a member of the boxfish family, and is easily recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head.
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