The ability of fish to cope with warm water temperatures in summer depends on factors including their thermal traits and the ability of individuals to acce
Functional diversity rather than species richness is critical for the understanding of ecological patterns and processes. This study aimed to develop novel integrated analytical strategies for the functional characterization of fish diversity based on th
The pineal organ of teleost fish is a directly photosensory organ that contains photoreceptor cells similar to those of the retina. It conveys photoperiod
(Astyanax mexicanus), which features riverine sighted surface (surface fish) and cave-dwelling populations (cavefish), to address the impact of metabolic shifts on asociality and other cave-associated behaviors in cavefish, including repetitive turning, sleeplessness, swimming longer distances, and ...
Outbreaks of corallivorous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (CoTS, Acanthaster spp.) have caused persistent and widespread loss of coral cover across Indo-Pacific coral reefs. The potential drivers of these outbreaks have been debated for more than 50 years, hin
–Distinct Features, Colors, and Patterns Most sea creatures have an adaptation called countershading, which is the basis of camouflage in both predators and prey. In fish, such as the Great White Shark and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna case, it means the ventral side (bottom/belly) is a lighter col...
and anti-viral cytokines like interferons (IFNs). Cytokines involved in T-cell differentiation during adaptive immune response (see below) are also present in fish-like type I and type II IFN, IFN-γ, IL-18 and IL-2, all Th1-type cytokines, and IL-4, a possible Th2-type cytokine (...
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This study provides insightful perspectives on the functions of TRP proteins in the immune responses and adaptation mechanisms of mandarin fish to environmental stressors. The identification of TRP genes and the elucidation of their expression patterns in response to temperature variations and viral infect...
Fish - Migration, Communication, Adaptation: Fish behavior is a complicated and varied subject. They perceive the world around them by the usual senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste, and by special lateral line water-current detectors. Specializ