Head Horn Enhances Hydrodynamic Perception in Eyeless Cavefish.

ABSTRACT: Fish can use hydrodynamic stimuli, decoded by lateral line systems, to explore the surroundings. Eyeless species of the genus Sinocyclocheilus have evolved conspicuous horns on their heads, whereas the specific function of which is still unknown. Meanwhile, the eyeless cavefish exhibits more sophisticated lateral line systems and enhanced behavioral capabilities (for instance rheotaxis), compared with their eyed counterparts. Here, the influence of head horn on the hydrodynamic perception capability is investigated through computational fluid dynamics, particle image velocimetry, and a bioinspired cavefish model integrated with an artificial lateral line system. The results show strong evidence that the head horn structure can enhance the hydrodynamic perception, from aspects of multiple h

SUBMITTER: Ma Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600165 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature