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Fish Tongue Biters: more than just one of a kind
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-fish-tongue-biters-more-than-just-one-of-a-kind/

Meet Smenispa irregularis, one of more than 100 different species of crustacean isopods found lurking in the mouths of fishes.

Published 02 September 2014

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What is a parasite?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism, the host, and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

Published 02 November 2018

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Ouch! An isopod grabbed my tongue
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ouch/

Biting your tongue takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to these parasites, says marine biologist Melissa Beata Martin.

Published 13 May 2013

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Are isopods on the naughty or nice list?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/are-isopods-on-the-naughty-or-nice-list/

There's no such thing as a bad crustacean isopod, not even those parasitic sea lice!

Published 02 March 2018

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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