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Fish study finds individuals follow one influential neighbour
Original: Observing interactions between real and virtual rummy-nose tetra fish shows that, within a group, each individual takes
Researchers observed how real rummy-nose tetra fish interact with virtual counterparts, finding that within a group each fish takes its cues from just one influential neighbour rather than the whole shoal. The finding offers insight into how collective behaviour and decision-making emerge in animal groups, and has been picked up widely in science coverage.
Why now: The surprising simplicity of the rule behind schooling behaviour makes the study widely shareable science news.
Evidence
- Observing interactions between real and virtual rummy-nose tetra fish shows that, within a group, each individual takes cues from only one influential neighbour # science # fish # behavior https://www. newscientist.com/article/25966… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 1
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