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Blenny

A marine fish of the genus Blennius or family Blenniidae; -- so called from its coating of mucus. The species are numerous.

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Blennioid 76% connected

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Shanny 76% connected

The European smooth blenny (Blennius pholis). It is olive-green with irregular black spots, and without appendages on the head.

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