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Shoaling reduces metabolic rate in a gregarious coral reef fish species

Many animals live in groups because of the potential benefits associated with defense and foraging. Group living may also induce a ‘calming effect’ on individuals, reducing overall metabolic demand. This effect could occur by minimising the need for individual vigilance and reducing stress through s...

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Autores principales: Nadler, Lauren E., Killen, Shaun S., McClure, Eva C., Munday, Philip L., McCormick, Mark I.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Company of Biologists Ltd 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5047653/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27655821
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.139493