Overview

• African elephantnose fish, known for their ability to emit and sense electricity, have been found to share sensory information, enhancing their perception of the environment.
• This collective sensing allows the fish to 'see' objects in their surroundings with greater detail and from further distances than they could individually.
• The discovery was made through computer simulations and neural activity recordings, indicating that the fish can tune into the electric signals of their peers.
• The findings could have implications for the development of artificial sensing technologies, such as those used in underwater autonomous vehicles and medical imaging.
• Researchers aim to further understand how these fish process complex streams of information, which could provide insights into the evolution of sensory perception.