Fish produce 'mosquito net' to have a restful sleep

According to a study published on 'Biological Letters' on November 17, scientists from the University of Queensland, Australia have discovered that fish produce their own "mosquito net" to own their dreams. Sleep peacefully every night.

These scientists have conducted experimental studies on mucous-like cocoons.

According to researcher Dr. Alexandra Grutter, while the majority of fish guidebooks as well as biological records suggest that this mucous membrane protects fish from predators at night like eels In the sea, there are no experimental studies that determine their function.

The study has shown that these mucous membranes protect fish from parasites other than biting mosquitoes.

Dr. Grutter said when fish sleep at night, these mucous membranes act like mosquito nets, allowing fish to sleep peacefully without being bitten continuously.

Mr. Grutter said ' In this study, we placed parrotfish (in the coral reef) with or without mucous membranes close to the parasites at night. The fish without the mucus have been attacked more by parasites than those with mucous membranes . "

" Fish that spend time producing mucous membranes before getting into sleep are protected at night, very similar to humans when using mosquito nets, Grutter said. "