In an impressive study, researchers discovered that goldfish can operate a fish-operated vehicle (FOV) on land. The FOV is a wheeled platform that responds to the fish’s movements, location, and orientation in its water tank. The fish were given the task of maneuvering the FOV toward a visual target in a terrestrial environment, visible through the tank’s walls.
The goldfish successfully operated the vehicle, exploring the new environment and reaching the target, regardless of their starting point. They managed to avoid dead-ends and correct location inaccuracies along the way. These findings provide evidence that goldfish possess a universal quality that allows them to transfer their space representation and navigation skills to different environments, regardless of their species.
This study suggests that if fish were somehow able to adapt and live out of water, they would still possess the ability to find their way to food, ensuring their survival. However, the authors of the study acknowledge that fish are not naturally equipped to explore terrestrial environments.
The research was conducted by a team led by PhD student Shachar Givon, along with Masters student Matan Samina and professors Ohad Ben-Shahar and Ronen Segev.
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