Going against the flow: Scientists reveal garden eels' unique way of feeding - EurekAlert


7/20/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago

The first lab study on garden eels shows how these shy creatures use their burrows, and change their movement and posture, when feeding in strong currents.

image: Garden eels anchor the lower part of their body in burrows, and face their heads against the current as they prey on zooplankton. The species pictured is the spotted garden eel, Heteroconger h… [+4747 chars]

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