The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a marine invertebrate whose native range spans from the Gulf of Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. This species is ecologically and economically important. Several species of...
Guest Blog Post by Tyler Wallin, New Mexico State University. All images are courtesy of Mr. Wallin. Water temperature affects all biological, chemical, and behavioral processes for fishes and is a critical variable to...
The oceans are warming, with the most dramatic warming occurring at the poles. Temperature is a key factor for all ectothermic animals, including many fish. The internal body temperature of ectotherms matches that of...
Imagine diving into a cool body of water after exercising or working in hot weather. This is an example of behavioral thermoregulation—changing your actions in order to influence your body temperature. Freshwater fish do...
