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Studies with sensors implanted in the heads of goldfish have shown that they have neurons that fire more rapidly as the animal approaches a specific limit. Just like mammals.
Surprised goldfish move away from sudden sounds thanks to sensory organs along the flanks that detect sound vibrations and communicate with a pair of neurons in the brain.
Goldfish are often used in laboratories. Unfortunately, this study has shown that synthetic turf sports fields are a major threat to biodiversity. Many animals can ingest this microplastic by mistake.
This study demonstrates experimentally that rapid genetic fixation of morphological mutations over a short period of domestication may be linked to robust embryonic development mechanisms in goldfish.
Aquaculture is thought to have begun 6000 BC. This raises the possibility that the systems of rice cultivation and co-culture suggests that carp were then domesticated independently on two occasions, once in Europe and once in Asia.
The use of artemia as a feed supplement enables goldfish to develop their colors spectacularly and grow faster.
3D imaging techniques have been used to estimate the size of giant Mekong catfish. This non-contact method is particularly useful for monitoring these animals in aquariums or in delicate study areas in the wild.
A gene responsible for fatty acid desaturation is at the root of the geographic dispersion of freshwater fish. This is a totally different pattern from that of marine animals.
In Japan, the genetic dynamics of certain captive fish have been studied for over 11 years. These results are a goldmine for the protection of endangered species in the wild.
Experiments have highlighted the role of juvenile learning in the feeding habits of cichlids. Until now, genetic input was the only phenomenon put forward.
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