Fighting fish take breathers between rounds
December 4th, 2012 — 10:11am
Fin-flaring, as seen here, is a behaviour typical of aggressive encounters between male fighting fish. © Chor Kiat Yeo
Scientists have shown that male Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens, increase the frequency at which they breathe atmospheric air during aggressive interactions. Continue reading »
Category: Discoveries, News | Tags: anabantoid, Betta, Betta splendens, Siamese fighting fish | 4 comments »
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