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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

The fish rots from the head down

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The fish rots from the head down

Definition

Corruption or failure begins at the top of an organization.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Swimmies and Other Aquatic Life

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Sayings/Similes/Aphorisms/Proverbs

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