JOURNAL ARTICLE

Do nocturnal habits help protect animals from extinction?

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pennisi, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study suggests that being active at night may confer a survival advantage to certain species during times of crisis. Researchers used computer simulations and analyzed the behaviors of thousands of living fish species to infer the habits of ancient fish. They found that many nocturnal species quickly diversified and replaced extinct species after mass extinctions. However, some experts remain skeptical and suggest that the advantage could be related to feeding ecology rather than nocturnality itself. The study may provide insights into the future survival of nocturnal animals in the face of climate change. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173777081
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