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The dumbest fish on earth? Half eaten and not resisting? Why hasn't the sunfish become extinct?

author:Ji Kebenxi
The dumbest fish on earth? Half eaten and not resisting? Why hasn't the sunfish become extinct?

Mola molas, also known as quasi-eels, are considered one of the dumbest creatures on Earth. They are nicknamed "half-eaten and don't resist" because they remain quiet and do not resist even when preyed upon by predators.

However, despite the peculiar behavior of sunfish, they are still not extinct. Why is that?

First of all, we need to understand some characteristics of the sunfish. Mola molas live in the ocean and are a meaty food. They are short, only about 30 centimeters, and belong to small fish.

In addition, the skin of the sunfish has a powerful electrical function that can sense changes in the surrounding environment.

When faced with predators, the Mola reacts really strangely. They don't seem to sense that they are in danger and even actively swim into the predator's mouth. During the brief time they were bitten by the predators, they remained quiet and did not take any measures to resist. This behavior may seem incredible, but it is actually a survival strategy for the sunfish.

This behavior of sunfish can be attributed to two reasons. First, when they are in a state of being attacked by a predator, they release a special smell that attracts other predators to come and attack the predator, thereby distracting and increasing the likelihood of their own escape. Secondly, the skin of sunfish has a strong electrical function, they judge the state of the surrounding environment by sensing changes in the surrounding electric field, including the presence of other predators, etc., so as to make corresponding decisions.

In addition, another reason why sunfish are not extinct is that they are very reproductive. Mola reproduce quickly, have a relatively long lifespan, and are able to adapt to different environmental and water temperature conditions, so they can survive and reproduce in the ocean.

In short, in the process of natural selection, the sunfish successfully avoided extinction through its unique behavior and adaptability. But we should also note that with changes in the environment and the impact of human activities, the survival of sunfish faces some new challenges. Therefore, we should strengthen environmental protection and nature protection, protect these precious biological resources, and let them continue to survive in the future.

The dumbest fish on earth? Half eaten and not resisting? Why hasn't the sunfish become extinct?

Recently, a fish called sunfish has attracted widespread attention. It is understood that this fish does not resist when it is preyed on, and even does not react when it is eaten half, and is known as one of the most "silly" fish on the planet. But, despite this, the sunfish is still not extinct, which makes one wonder: why is that?

First, the characteristics of the sunfish

The sunfish, known by its scientific name as the snakeskin catfish, is a small freshwater fish about 20 cm long, distributed in the rivers and lakes of southern China. This species of fish is a scaleless fish, the back is covered with rough skin, very close to the crocodile appearance, so it is called "little crocodile".

When preyed upon, the sunfish does not have any resistance behavior, and even if it is half eaten, it will not react. This behavior is known by scientists as the "death pose" and is a self-protection mechanism against natural enemies.

Second, the self-protection mechanism of the sunfish

The main reason why the sunfish survives to this day is because it has some unique biological characteristics.

First of all, sunfish have a very strong regenerative ability. When a sunfish is preyed upon, it does not die immediately, but displays itself and lures predators to attack. After the predators have eaten half of it, the sunfish begins an amazing self-repair process, not only regenerating its skin and muscles, but even its internal organs. This regenerative ability is also very rare in the animal kingdom, giving the sunfish a strong vitality.

Secondly, the sunfish also has excellent hiding ability. Because its appearance is very similar to the environment, and its slow movement speed, it is easy to integrate into the surrounding environment and become part of the field of view of natural enemies. This biological trait gives the sunfish a certain survival advantage.

Finally, sunfish have a unique way of reproduction. After a series of studies, it has been found that the sunfish has a dual reproductive strategy, which can be reproduced by traditional spawning methods or by ovoviviparous. This dual breeding method allows the sunfish to successfully reproduce even in extreme environments, further ensuring the survival of its species.

Third, the reason why the sunfish is not extinct

Although the behavior shown by sunfish looks "silly", they actually have a strong self-protection mechanism and excellent survival strategies, which is the main reason why sunfish are not extinct.

In addition, the distribution area of the sunfish is also a factor of concern. Since they are mainly distributed in southern China, the water conditions in this area have been relatively stable. Although human damage and pollution of the environment will bring potential risks to its survival, on the whole, the living environment of the sunfish is relatively stable, which also provides a guarantee for the survival of its population.

In addition, professional conservation agencies and ecological protection organizations also attach great importance to the protection of sunfish. By formulating relevant policies and implementing ecological protection measures, they maximize the protection of rare species such as sunfish, so that they can continue to survive in nature.

In short, although sunfish look "silly", they have very strong regeneration ability, excellent hiding ability and unique breeding method, which gives them a certain self-protection mechanism in the face of natural predators. At the same time, the environment in which the sunfish is located is relatively stable, coupled with the protection of professional ecological protection organizations, which provides a guarantee for the survival of its population.

The dumbest fish on earth? Half eaten and not resisting? Why hasn't the sunfish become extinct?

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