What You See When You Turn a Fish Inside Out Scientists use X-rays to classify different species, but when viewed outside the lab, the images provide stunning art February 7, 2012 ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source The scientific name of the ox-eyed oreo is Oreosoma atlanticum. Oreosoma, meaning "mountain body," refers to the peaks protruding from the fish's underbelly. Sandra J. Raredon, Division of Fishes, NMNH You Might Also Like Nine Ways to Lure a Lover, Orchid-Style January 18, 2012 Wild Things: Life as We Know It November 1, 2008 Wild Things: Mongooses, Bladderworts and More... April 1, 2011 Wild Things: Life as We Know It March 1, 2010 Looking Back on the L.A. Wildfires Through the Lens of Two Photographers May 1, 2025 Get the latest Science stories in your inbox. Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions)