To determine the role of the neuromast in bone formation, histological and osteological studies were made of the infraorbital canal in Notropis volucellus and N. buchanani. Special emphasis was placed ...

One of the evolutionary disadvantages for mammals, relative to other vertebrates like fish and chickens, is the inability to regenerate sensory hair cells. The inner hair cells in our ears are ...

A neuromast sensory structure (green) of the zebrafish lateral line, which helps the fish detect water movement, is shown among surrounding cells (cell nuclei in red). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

When you think about it, fish can do some pretty remarkable things. They can find prey in murky water, travel in tightly-packed schools without colliding, they always know what depth they’re at, and ...