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The wrasses are a family of marine fish, many of which are brightly-colored and popular for aquaria. The family is large and diverse, with about 500 species in 60 genera.
Wrasses have protractile mouths, usually with separate jaw teeth that jut outwards. The dorsal fin has 8-21 spines and 6-21 soft rays, usually running most of the length of the back.
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