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Why is the tiger pufferfish Takifugu rubripes important in biological research?

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The tiger pufferfish, Takifugu rubripes, is highly significant in biological research because it possesses one of the smallest known vertebrate genomes. This compact genetic structure makes it an essential experimental organism for scientists studying genetics and evolutionary biology.1