Tragically, the live fish—identified as panangottai, a local species with sharp fins—slipped further into his throat and became stuck, reported India Today. The spiny fins spread out, blocking his ...

Huertas-Cerdeira analyzed what makes fish such good swimmers. Fish change the stiffness of their fins depending on the situation as they swim through the water, thus reacting to the forces of the ...

The current study presents a novel underwater propulsion system that is modeled after the caudal fin of fish, particularly tuna and other species that use thunniform swimming. The UUV has a ...

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The spot-fin porcupinefish has a grayish-tan body and a white body with black specks all over. These spots are actually spines that stand out when the fish feels threatened and inflates its body. They ...

Learn about our Editorial Policies. The researchers began by investigating the connection between fin amputation position and appendage regeneration speed. “If you cut just a tiny, little sliver at ...

Whether it is crafting a colorful paper fish or creating a mini underwater scene, these fish crafts for kids are a fantastic way to spark your child’s curiosity and creativity. Looking for some ...

Adipose fins are small, fleshy and usually not as elaborately structured as other fins. Although some 6,000 species of fish—including trout, catfish, and salmon—have them, relatively few researchers ...

Robots could benefit from research into fish fins at the University of Colorado Boulder. Engineer Professor Francois Barthelat has been examining the mechanics that allow fins to be flexible and stiff ...