FISH BEHAVIOUR
A male stickleback fish displays his red throat, which he develops in the breeding season. A bright red throat signals to females that he is healthy. Eating the right diet will produce a more colourful throat and allow the fish to keep active for longer during his short lifespan.
Fish Behaviour by Images of Science
The research of Prof. Neil Metcalfe at the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow is supported by the Natural Environment Research Council.
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Image credit: Lyndsey Stewart
