Pipefish: The Elongated, Tube-Like Fishes of the Sea

Ammocoetes is a genus of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Ammocoetidae. These fishes are also known as "pipefish" due to their elongated, tube-like body shape. The name "ammocoetiform" refers to the shape and appearance of these fishes, specifically their long, slender bodies and the way they swim through the water like pipes.

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