Fish Behavior as a Neural Proxy to Reveal Physiological States
Journal
Frontiers in physiology
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
937432
Date Issued
2022-07-13
Author(s)
Abstract
Behaviors are the integrative outcomes of the nervous system, which senses and responds to the internal physiological status and external stimuli. Teleosts are aquatic organisms which are more easily affected by the surrounding environment compared to terrestrial animals. To date, behavioral tests have been widely used to assess potential environmental risks using fish as model animals. In this review, we summarized recent studies regarding the effects of internal and external stimuli on fish behaviors. We concluded that behaviors reflect environmental and physiological changes, which have possible implications for environmental and physiological assessments.
Subjects
behaviors; environmental acclimation; neural circuits; physiology; toxicology
Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Type
review