In the animal world, we consider fish quite remote to that of humans. We have some deeply ingrained misconceptions about fish, like the one about their memory not spanning more than a few seconds or the one about their inability to feel any pain. Yet, they are similar to humans in several ways.
Key Takeaways:
- Fish don’t have three-second memories but can remember other fish for 24 hours.
- In a 2003 study, fish displayed classic pain responses that ended when they were given painkillers.
- Tests show that zebrafish not only can become impatient but respond to medication to combat impatience.
“In my research, I often work with zebrafish – the aquatic lab rat. Here are five fascinating things that I, and other researchers, have discovered about them and their kind.”
Read more: https://theconversation.com/five-ways-fish-are-more-like-humans-than-you-realise-157929
