Rays employ a chemical cue to warn others of danger, new research finds
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered that bat rays release chemical cues when frightened to warn other rays of danger. This behavior, previously documented in bony fish, provides new insights into the communication and survival strategies of cartilaginous fish like sharks.
Why it matters
Understanding these chemical communication pathways helps scientists better comprehend the flight responses and predator-prey dynamics of larger, harder-to-study species like white sharks.
NEWPORT, Ore. - Frightened bat rays produce a chemical cue to warn other rays of danger, a well-known anti-predator strategy for bony fish that has not been documented in cartilaginous fish until now.
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