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Tour de fish: Watch these minnows cluster together to save energy.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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

  • Authored By: Reinsel, Madeline 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study published in PLOS Biology has found that fish, specifically giant danios, save energy by swimming in groups. Researchers used high-speed cameras and a device to measure oxygen consumption to track the movements and energy use of the fish in a laboratory tank. When the fish swam alone in a strong, turbulent current, they used approximately 2.5 times more energy compared to swimming in smooth waters. However, when the fish clustered together, the leading fish created a calmer zone for the follower fish, resulting in up to 79% less energy consumption. This finding suggests that fish may use this strategy to hide from turbulence and could have implications for habitat restoration and fish passage engineering. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177744370
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