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John Dory have a black spot on either side of their body that resembles an eye to potential predators.
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John Dory have a black spot on either side of their body that resembles an eye to potential predators.
John Dory are sometimes called roosterfish due to its strong thorns that resemble a rooster's crest.
John Dory are oval-shaped, but when they turn to the side, they almost disappear because they are laterally compressed.
John Dorys have two dosal fins unlike most fish, which have one.
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