Many species school together and swim in vast numbers. This ensures protection against larger predators. Once in a group they move together in, often beautiful, synchronized patterns thanks to their lateral line, an elaborate organ which provides the brain with detailed information on the surroundings of the body.
Bony fish
Derbio, bucknosed trevally, pompano (Trachinotus ovatus - Carangidae)
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