Humphead Parrotfish

Humphead Parrotfish

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains the origin of white sand, highlighting the role of hump head parrotfish. These fish, found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, feed on algae on coral reefs. Their powerful jaws allow them to bite through coral, consuming over 5 tons annually, which is excreted as sand. This process contributes to the formation of white sand beaches.

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