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Bat rays employ a chemical cue to warn others of danger
Frightened bat rays produce a chemical cue to warn other rays of danger, a well-known anti-predator strategy for bony fish that has not been documented in cartilaginous fish until now.
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Research conducted by Oregon State University has revealed a previously undocumented behavior in bat rays. When a bat ray is frightened by a mock predator, it releases a chemical cue into the water.
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