Fish under threat Warn Others of Danger by Releasing a Chemical Signal (IMAGE)

University of Saskatchewan

Fish under threat Warn Others of Danger by Releasing a Chemical Signal

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Fathead minnows engage in normal feeding behaviour until they sense chemicals indicating danger from others, causing them to shoal tightly together.

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Katherine Fedoroff.

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