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"Growl" calls of a male midshipman fish, associated with nest defense.

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The "growl" calls of a male midshipman fish, also associated with nest defense, but mainly early in the breeding season when fish are first establishing their nest sites. Females are not known to make this call.

Credit: Margaret A. Marchaterre/Science

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