Can Fish Cry?
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| Do fish cry? |
Can a fish cry?
The fish yawn, cough, and even burp. But they are not suffocated.
No! The fish do not cry and can not cry.
One of the basic physiological reasons for crying / producing tears is the lubrication of the eye. Fish already live in a wet environment, so they do not require additional lubrication.
Regarding the emotional aspect of crying, i.e governed by the cerebral cortex and the limbic system, which is lacking in the central nervous system of the fish is another reason why they cannot cry.
But scientists have discovered a fish that can cry, even out loud. No tears whatsoever!
Can Fish Cry Underwater?
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| Crying Fish |
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Crying Fish
Species: Batrachomoeus trispinosus
Habitat: swamps, mangroves and coral reefs of the western Pacific.
The Three-spine toadfish looks as hard as a rock - it's the only fish known to cry like a baby. The noise produced by the toadfish distinguishes it: it is the only fish known to produce non-linear cries. Human babies, other mammals, and songbirds use non-linear sounds in their calls, and animals associate these sounds with a sense of urgency.
The key to the toad's fish conversation is his unusual swim bladder. This gas-filled organ is normally used to maintain the animal's buoyancy, but a nearby muscle can make it resonate and thus double as a vocalizing organ. In addition, it is unique because it is divided in two: each half is controlled by a separate nerve and muscle, which makes it possible to produce sounds independently.
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