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 Weird Creatures From the Deep August 6, 2010 These Gorgeous Photos Capture Life Inside a Drop of Seawater January 6, 2023 Wild Things: Life as We Know It June 1, 2010 Wild Things: Tarantulas, Jellyfish and More... August 1, 2011 Wild Things: Life as We Know It February 1, 2010 Get the latest Science stories in your inbox. Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions)