Small fish can attract objects 300 times heavier

The small stick on the body makes it easy for clingfish to cling to surfaces, even absorb heavy objects that are hundreds of times heavier than it.

Fish clingfis h is a saltwater fish, originating from the Pacific Ocean in North America. They often live in tidal flats, which are narrow strips between the sea and the land. Up and down tide can wash away fish and sea creatures, if they do not cling to the rocks.

In order to survive in the natural environment, clingfish fish evolved a small sticky part around the abdomen , making it easier for them to cling to rock surfaces. This part is made up of brisket and skeleton fins, forming a disc, around the edge of this structure are hexagons, which are flat when viewed with the naked eye. However, when viewed under an electron microscope, the tip of each hexagon is the thin, thin strands of hair, similar to the hairs at the legs of beetles or spiders.

With this characteristic, clingfish can easily attach and hold other objects that are heavier than their bodies, even 300 times larger. Compared to artificial devices or straws, they can adhere to most surfaces and adhere to them, except for completely slippery surfaces.

Odditycentral said, in addition to the benefits of environmental adaptation, this feature also helps fish clingfish easily catch the bait is the star (limpet), mollusks often cling to rock. According to experts, the study of this fish can help them create new and more effective artificial suction devices.