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Oyster toadfish research reveals how aquatic animals sense and react to their environment. This review highlights the fish

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  • * Sensory biology and neuroethology of aquatic vertebrates.
  • * Bioacoustics and animal communication.
  • * Comparative physiology and sensory integration.

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  • * The oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau) is a key biomedical model organism.
  • * Its vocalizations and auditory capabilities have been extensively studied.
  • * Understanding environmental cue detection is crucial for aquatic life.

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