All About Koi Fish Whiskers

This story will teach you about koi fish whiskers. Although, if we get technical their whiskers are actually called “maxillary barbels”.

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You’ll be surprised to learn that like other animals such as dogs, and cats, koi’s whiskers have specific beneficial functions.

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Finding the Whiskers

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How Many Whiskers Do Koi Have

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Why Do Koi Have Whiskers

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When Koi Get Their Whiskers

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