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the desert fish flub social cues-After eons of isolation

 

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Desert fish flub social cues from water regularly, and instead live in the harsh, arid environment of the Arabian Peninsula. Although scientists have yet to fully understand the social structure of desert fish, they do know that these fish have some unique features compared to other aquatic animals. For instance, desert fish flub social cues from water regularly- they cannot survive in water for more than a few minutes at a time. Other fish live in water but only travel as far as the water will take them. In comparison, desert fish are active and adaptable both in and out of water.

First, desert fish are not only adapted to living in and around water, but also to living in and around dry areas. However, they are most adapted to living in and around water- which is why they can only survive for a short time without it. They live in an extreme environment that lacks water for almost 98 percent of its surface area. To compensate for the extreme conditions, desert fish have developed complex social structures that allow them to survive.

The most important way desert fish adapt to their environment is by having few options for cooling off. According to National Geographic, the temperature in the Arabian Peninsula can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during summer months. In comparison, fish living in water have multiple ways to stay cool. They can swim and hide in cool water or stay out of the heat by hiding under sand or sea grasses. Since desert fish do not have these options, they have developed unusual methods of staying cool. They do this by moving as much as possible during the day and hiding at night. They also preoccupy themselves with chasing down prey so they don't have time to think about how hot it is.

Another aspect of desert fish that make them unique is their complex social structures. According to National Geographic, there are over 500 species of desert fish living in the Arabian Peninsula- each species has a unique way of surviving and keeping social harmony. For instance, while hunting, some desert fish form groups called schools- which allows them to cover more territory during their daily activities. Each school member has an assigned task within the group such as finding food or protecting itself from predators. To stay safe while hunting, each member of the group keeps watch for threats such as predators or overheating climate conditions.

Although scientists still do not fully understand how desert fish function socially and thermally, they are working hard to learn new information about these fishes' unique characteristics. Based on what we do know, these fishes are extremely resourceful and complex creatures that are highly adapted to their harsh environment. Since many desert fish live around dry lakebeds or other sources of watertable activity, scientists predict that they are just as intelligent away from water as they are in it.

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