A Coelacanth's Uniqueness

a closeup of a coelacanth's eye
(Sandra J. Raredon and Mark V. Erdmann)

Left: A close-up of the fleshy, limb-like pectoral fin of an adult coelacanthRight: A close-up of the snout of an Indonesian coelacanth. Note the pores leading into the internal rostral organ, a feature unique to the coelacanth.