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Medaka (Oryzias latipes), also known as the Japanese killifish, is a species of ricefish and the only member of the Oryziinae subfamily. It is native to Southeast Asia and is a common occupant of rice paddies in coastal Asia. It is amphidromous, meaning it moves between salt and freshwater at some point during life, and for this reason, is found in both ocean and river habitats. This is a...

Bacillus subtilis, also known as hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium commonly found in soil. It is rod-shaped and a member of the genus Bacillus. It also has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. B. subtilis has historically been classified as an obligate aerobe, though...

The Medaka, also known as the Japanese killifish (Oryzias latipes) is part of the genus Oryzias (ricefish) - the only genus in the family Oryziinae. These natives of Southeast Asia are rather small measuring about 1-2 inches. The Medaka is also a native of rice paddies in coastal Asia. Because of the Medaka's enjoyable coloration and hardiness it is a popular aquarium fish. Medaka's coloration...

The Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). It is a popular aquarium fish, where it is frequently sold under the trade name Zebra danio, and is also an important model organism. Characteristics The zebrafish arose in the Ganges region in Eastern India and is also native to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. It commonly inhabits...