We all know that fishes live under water. Recently it has been discovered that there is a new kind of fish which can also live for sometime on land. This fish is commonly known as Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus). This capability that has been attained by this fish is the result of __.

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The presence of specific features or certain habits, which enable a plant or an animal to live in its surroundings, is called adaptation. These fishes can walk on mud using their fins. They are usually found in the intertidal zone. When on land, these fishes breath through their skin, the lining of mouth and pharynx.

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