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Fish Tongue Biters: more than just one of a kind
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-fish-tongue-biters-more-than-just-one-of-a-kind/

Meet Smenispa irregularis, one of more than 100 different species of crustacean isopods found lurking in the mouths of fishes.

Published 02 September 2014

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What is a parasite?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism, the host, and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

Published 02 November 2018

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Are isopods on the naughty or nice list?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/are-isopods-on-the-naughty-or-nice-list/

There's no such thing as a bad crustacean isopod, not even those parasitic sea lice!

Published 02 March 2018

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Ouch! An isopod grabbed my tongue
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ouch/

Biting your tongue takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to these parasites, says marine biologist Melissa Beata Martin.

Published 13 May 2013

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

Special exhibition
Opens 1 November

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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