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Gotcha! Ultra-realistic robot proves there's more than one way to scare a fish
Gotcha! Ultra-realistic robot proves there's more than one way to scare a fish
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In a side-by-side comparison, a robotic predator can frighten zebrafish just as well as the real thing, a new experiment demonstrates. These
results may help advance understanding of fear and anxiety in animal populations, including humans. Zebrafish are increasingly taking the place of more complex animals in behavioral studies. Experiments have shown the advantages of using robots in studies of fish behavior, including repeatability and consistency.
