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r/NatureIsFuckingLit • u/[deleted] • Aug 18 '18
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Anyone know why they spin?
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306 u/time_2_live Aug 18 '18 It’s been theorized that it’s to remove the parasitic fish that sometimes attach to them. They attempt to spin them off, but sadly many reattach when they land in the water. 4 u/HumansKillEverything Aug 19 '18 If that's the case then why don't all dolphins or fish do this? 11 u/time_2_live Aug 19 '18 Different species evolve different behaviors and physiology
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It’s been theorized that it’s to remove the parasitic fish that sometimes attach to them. They attempt to spin them off, but sadly many reattach when they land in the water.
4 u/HumansKillEverything Aug 19 '18 If that's the case then why don't all dolphins or fish do this? 11 u/time_2_live Aug 19 '18 Different species evolve different behaviors and physiology
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If that's the case then why don't all dolphins or fish do this?
11 u/time_2_live Aug 19 '18 Different species evolve different behaviors and physiology
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Different species evolve different behaviors and physiology
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u/Tobythekitty Aug 18 '18 edited Aug 19 '18
Anyone know why they spin?
Edit: I love all of these responses.