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    Zebrafish larvae use an orthogonal evasion strategy, escaping perpendicular to predator direction. This maximizes distance and aligns with biomechanical limits for predator-prey survival.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Ecology
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    • Existing models suggest random or distance-maximizing escape directions.
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    • Incorporated sensorimotor noise and kinematic data into the analysis.
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    • Conclusions:

    • The study identifies a specific, non-random evasion strategy in prey fish.
    • Demonstrates a robust method for analyzing animal evasion tactics.
    • The framework is applicable to diverse predator-prey interactions across species.