Blind Cavefish Evolved to Have More External Taste Buds
Taste buds evolved on the head and chin of blind cavefish to help them locate food in their dark environment.
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Anxious After Social Isolation in Lockdown?
Are you a loner or a lonely fish? Social isolation in zebrafish led to anxiety when reintroduced to society, mirroring how many humans feel after lockdown.
Will You Still Eat Raw Fish After Watching This Video?
Sushi, sashimi, and poke are delicious. Why? It’s because they’re all made of raw fish! But, have you ever noticed…
Why Do Humans Have Thumbs and Not Fins?
Did you know we can trace the evolution of our hands, and thumbs, back to a 375 million-year-old fish called…
Zebrafish Fight Club Winners and Losers
Much like in Fight Club, “Where Is My Mind?” is a fitting theme song for zebrafish: after 24 hours they…
Preserving a Soft Skeleton: Backs without Bones
By Sebastien Enault What are shark skeletons made of? The skeleton of modern sharks, rays, and skates consists of cartilage,…
Will Climate Change Take Shellfish Off Menus?
Climate change may dramatically affect the availability of shellfish. As the oceans become warmer and less salty, bacteria could threaten…
Shelf Life Episode 8: Voyage of the Giant Squid
Find out how natural history museum staff transport the body of a giant squid. These animals grow to the size…
Hey Cichlid, Check Out My Sandcastle
By Tom Evans (@AquaEvans) Here is a healthy reminder that all those other fish in the sea aren’t so bad. I’d…
Fishing for Facts: Studying the Rare Coelacanth
Find out how coelacanth bodies are preserved so you can view them in natural history museums. Video, Shelf Life Episode…