In a fascinating blend of biology and space exploration, four zebrafish launched to the China Space Station during the Shenzhou-18 mission are not only thriving but also showcasing intriguing behaviors in microgravity.
According to a video obtained by China Media Group, the aquatic inhabitants have been adapting to their new environment over the past three weeks. Taikonauts aboard the station have observed the fish occasionally swimming upside down, making circular motions, and even spinning, indicating that the lack of gravity affects their spatial orientation.
These observations provide valuable insights into how living organisms adapt to space, potentially informing future long-duration missions. The successful maintenance of zebrafish in the space station underscores China's commitment to advancing biological research in orbit, contributing to our understanding of life beyond Earth.
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Aquatic antics: Fish exhibit disorientation in China Space Station
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