Post by L Roebuck on Nov 15, 2008 7:31:48 GMT -5
Blind Cave Fish Research
Blind cave fish research may lead to new applications.
By David Alderton
Blind cave characins (Astyanax mexicanus) have long fascinated fishkeepers, thanks to their apparent ability to “see,” even though they are totally blind. These blind cave fish occur only in the San Luis Potosi cave system in Mexico, where their ancestors became cut off by changes in the water level thousands of years ago.
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Blind cave fish research may lead to new applications.
By David Alderton
Blind cave characins (Astyanax mexicanus) have long fascinated fishkeepers, thanks to their apparent ability to “see,” even though they are totally blind. These blind cave fish occur only in the San Luis Potosi cave system in Mexico, where their ancestors became cut off by changes in the water level thousands of years ago.
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