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Elisha E Simpson¹, N Justin Marshall², Karen L Cheney^1,2

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Fish perceive visual illusions, like humans, demonstrating shared color perception mechanisms. This research explores how triggerfish experience simultaneous contrast in illusory shadows, aiding understanding of visual systems.

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Area of Science:

Visual perception research
Comparative animal behavior
Neuroscience and sensory systems

Background:

Visual illusions arise from discrepancies between perceived and physical stimulus properties.
Illusions are crucial for understanding sensory perception and visually guided behaviors.
Ecological relevance for animals navigating complex visual environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if fish perceive lightness cube illusions, similar to humans.
To determine if triggerfish exhibit altered color perception in illusory shadows.
To explore shared simultaneous contrast mechanisms across species.

Main Methods:

Training triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) to peck targets for food rewards.
Presenting identical colored targets under conditions creating illusory shadows.
Analyzing fish responses to assess shifts in color perception.

Main Results:

Triggerfish demonstrated altered color perception when targets were in illusory shadows.
Fish experienced similar shifts in perceived spectral output as predicted by the lightness cube illusion.
Evidence suggests fish possess simultaneous contrast mechanisms comparable to humans.

Conclusions:

Fish, specifically triggerfish, experience lightness-based visual illusions.
Simultaneous contrast mechanisms appear conserved between fish and humans.
This study provides insights into fundamental principles of visual system function.