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A fish’s fins may be as sensitive to touch as fingertips

Once thought to be mere motors, fins may help fish feel out their environments

Neogobius melanostomus

Fish fins were long thought to be only for motion, but a new study of round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus, one shown) suggests they can sense differences in texture.

Adam Hardy

By Carolyn Wilke

- More than 2 years ago

Fish fins aren’t just for swimming.