2 articles on "markings"

What Makes Asagi Koi Unique?

The Asagi koi traces its history back over 200 years ago when Japanese farmers started taking notice of the wild black carp known as "Magoi" that formed part of their local diet. These Magoi exhibited three naturally occurring mutations, the Tetsu (I...

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What Makes The Kohaku Koi Unique

Modern-day Kohaku koi, known for their white-bodies and red patterns, have had a long history of cross-breeding that dates back to the the mid-1800's. A manual on koi cultivation in the Niigita Prefecture of Japan relates the development of Sara...

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