Energy scarcity is a central driver of animal behavior and evolution. The amazing diversity of life on this planet is a ...

The humbug damselfish is one of the creatures that uses motion dazzle as a form of protection. They are small, black-and-white striped fish that live in groups among coral reefs. They also move ...

The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) is a marvel of the marine world, renowned for its extraordinary ability to ...

This diagram illustrates the longfin damselfish-mysid relationship, where the niche created by the territorial algae farming longfin damselfish provides a protective refuge to mysids, leading to ...

This is a highly vocal damselfish. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any ...

Scientists have also learned a lot about the complex behaviours of the damselfish through listening to their sounds, another factor which helps in their use as indicator species. The sound in the ...