The Candiru Fish That Swims Up The Urethra

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The candiru fish is a tiny, translucent species, typically measuring only a few centimeters in length. It usually feeds on other fishs gills

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The Candiru Fish That Swims Up The Urethra

The Candiru Fish That Swims Up The Urethra

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The candiru fish is a tiny, translucent species, typically measuring only a few centimeters in length. It usually feeds on other fishs gills

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