Familiarity preferences in zebrafish ( Danio rerio ) depend on shoal proximity

• Published in: Journal of fish biology
• Main Authors: Swaney, William T., Ellwood, Caitlyn, Davis, Joshua P., Reddon, Adam R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 14.10.2024
• Subjects: shoaling preferences; familiarity; zebrafish; choice tests; Danio rerio; social behaviour

Individuals of many species prefer to associate with familiar conspecifics from their established social group over unfamiliar conspecifics. Such familiarity preferences are thought to be adaptive and have been documented widely in many social fishes. Zebrafish ( Danio rerio ) are extensively studie...