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Also known as: Abudefduf saxatilis
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Follow the development of rice-paddy fish from fertilization to hatching in a laboratory setting
Follow the development of rice-paddy fish from fertilization to hatching in a laboratory setting The embryological development of the rice-paddy fish, from fertilization to hatching, is followed in the laboratory.

The term "sergeant major" has two primary meanings. In a military context, it refers to a high-ranking noncommissioned officer who serves as the chief administrative assistant in a headquarters or ranks above a first sergeant in the Marine Corps.1

In marine biology, "sergeant major" is the common name for a species of damselfish, Abudefduf saxatilis. This fish is characterized by its bluish-green to yellow coloration and distinctive black vertical stripes along its sides. It is widely found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. Damselfishes, belonging to the family Pomacentridae, are small, typically tropical marine fish known for their vibrant colors and territorial behavior.12

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