Japanese Pufferfish Nature Mandala
by Tim Phelps
Title
Japanese Pufferfish Nature Mandala
Artist
Tim Phelps
Medium
Digital Art - Digital
Description
4 brown and tan pufferfish with spines on a yellow background with red Japanese "fish" symbols are shown in this nature mandala. This was my favorite fish as a child and I still love it! A final deathly deterrent includes a killing chemical present in the porcupinefish’s flesh known as tetrodotoxin. A bacteria living symbiotically within the stomach, liver and sex organs, this neurotoxin can also be found in the flesh and muscles of the fish. It has no affect on the porcupinefish but can prove lethal to its predators including man. Known as fugu, the poisonous flesh of the porcupinefish is considered a delicacy in Japan and other places. It must be expertly prepared by extensively trained chefs to prevent possible paralysis or death being delivered to the discriminating diner. Artwork featured on the home page of the FAA artist's group "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" 05/07/21. To read more about my fascination with porcupinefish please visit my blog "Be Quill My Heart: Another Fish Story" and other topics on my website @ phelpsmandala.com.
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December 18th, 2020
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