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Systematics Of Fish Larvae And Use Of Fish Ontogeny In Phylogenetic Analysis
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/systematics-of-fish-larvae-and-use-of-fish-ontogeny-in-phylogenetic-analysis/

Because larvae differ so much from adults (the analogy with caterpillars and butterflies is appropriate), they are difficult to identify.

Published 14 April 2011
Larval supply and settlement success of estuary-dependent fishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/larval-supply-and-settlement-success-of-estuary-dependent-fishes/

Many coastal marine fish species that are targeted by commercial and recreational fishers have an estuary-dependent juvenile phase.

Published 14 April 2011
Aulopidae: Sergeant Bakers, AulopusMeristic characters of aulopid genera of temperate Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/aulopidae-sergeant-bakers-aulopus/

Aulopids are marine, demersal fishes of shallow to great depths. They are found world-wide in tropical to temperate waters.

Published 21 July 2012
Fish Gonads
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-gonads/

The gonads are the organs that produce sex cells.

Published 09 June 2010

fish dissection Ichthyology reproduction fish
Legacy Giving Ambassador: Robyn Williams AO
https://australian.museum/get-involved/join/foundation/robyn-williams-bequest-ambassador/

Robyn believes many legacy gifts will add up to something significant and that this is the way to make a difference.

Published 09 March 2018

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Mystery skeleton
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/mystery-skeleton/

A strange skeleton has caused a two-day sensation among some of the world's best ichthyologists! But finally we have an answer.

Published 28 May 2010

Ophidiidae Ichthyology skeleton
Salps and Ctenophores
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/salps-and-comb-jellies/

Salps and Ctenophores, or comb jellies, are semi-transparent. Salps are an important food item for many fishes. Ctenophores vaguely resemble jellyfish however they do not sting.

Published 07 June 2010
A Tale of Climbing Galaxias
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/a-tale-of-climbing-galaxias/

Over a three-day period in late January 1993, Ranger Ian McArtney observed thousands of Galaxias (probably Mountain Galaxias) climbing the wall of Winburndale Dam, near Bathurst, New South Wales.

Published 30 January 2012

archives Ichthyology fish
White Shark Beach Washup
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/white-shark-beach-washup/

Most people don't have the chance to see a White Shark 'up close and personal'.

Published 01 September 2010
Shark Skeleton
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/shark-skeleton/

A 1.8m long skeleton was hauled up on a bottom set line from a depth of approximately 150 m in the Tathra Canyons off Tathra New South Wales in 2003.

Published 11 November 2010

shark skeleton

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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