Saturday, January 10, 2015

Fish Out Of Water: Not Always a Problem - Andrew Thompson

The phrase "fish out of water" is often used to describe someone in a situation that they're poorly suited for. But National Geographic Young Explorer Andrew Thompson explains that not all fish are in trouble when they run out of water. He studies the killifish, which during droughts and dry seasons, are able to suspend their development when they're in the egg until more comfortable - and wet - circumstances are available.

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