# @ScienceChannel on Twitter

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://twitter.com/ScienceChannel/status/1777013417594753154
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21119221-ScienceChannel-twitter
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/e28472a44a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-04-07T16:39:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Science Channel (@ScienceChannel) — https://gondola.cc/ScienceChannel

## Caption

Can you guess what fish these scales belong to?

It's a Koi Carp!

#DidYouKnow beyond their aesthetic appeal, koi fish scales are important in ensuring the fish's survival in their natural habitat. The scales form a protective layer over the fish's skin, acting as a barrier against potential injuries, parasites, and pathogens.

📸: Abstract Aerial Art

#koi #fish #micro

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 70
- **Shares:** 14
- **Comments:** 5

## Tags

fish, micro, koi, didyouknow

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