Facts about Dahlia pinnata. 1  Dahlia pinnata is a tuberous perennial, growing to 1 m tall. 2  The Dahlia pinnata flower petals are used in salads. 3  The Dahlia pinnata flowers are hermaphrodites and are pollinated by insects. 4  The first modern dahlia hybrids are the result of crossing between Dahlia coccinea and possibly Dahlia pinnata.
Goldfish Development. Baby goldfish are born much darker than they will be as adults. This may be because dark colors helps these small, vulnerable fish escape the attention of predators. With proper husbandry, the fish gradually change color and develop orange or gold scales. Fancy goldfish may develop color patterns including white patches.
The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the Prussian carp and the crucian carp), the goldfish is native to east Asia. It was first selectively bred in China more than a thousand years ago, and several distinct breeds have since been developed. Goldfish breeds vary greatly in size, body shape, fin configuration and colouration (various combinations of white, yellow, orange, red, brown, and black are known).