"Newly-Discovered Tiny Fish Roar as Loud as Gunshots, Study Finds"
TL;DR
Researchers have discovered that the Danionella cerebrum, a tiny species of fish, can produce sounds as loud as a gunshot, reaching 140 decibels, using a unique sound production apparatus. This makes them one of the noisiest species known. The loud noise is believed to be used for communication, possibly to warn off rival males or navigate their environment. The discovery showcases the remarkable ways in which evolution has solved challenges in the animal kingdom.
Topics:worldbiologyanimal-behavior#animal-communication#biologyanimal-behavior#evolution#loud-noise#neuroscience#tiny-fish
- These Tiny Fish Are Loud as a Gunshot Newser
- Gills Aloud? Tiny fish found making very big noise BBC.com
- Tiny fish can make noises louder than an elephant, says new study CNN
- One of world’s smallest fish found to make sound as loud as a gunshot The Guardian
- Tiny newly-discovered fish can make sounds as loud as pneumatic drill The Independent
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Newser