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They don't have to, but for smaller fish, it ensures greater protection. Schools of fish are a part of what is called "clumped distribution" in which a population is found in high densities. Usually this is because of certain abiotic factors that are concentrated, but in the case of fish, clumped distribution decreases the chance that an individual will become prey.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agono, many fish are social and perform the schooling behavior, some fish will actually deteriorate in health and condition if they are not with others of the same species. other fish, are highly territorial. for example, if two red tailed black sharks are in the same tank, they will fight to the death. likewise, corydoras suffer if they are not provided other corydoras in the same tank, even if the corydoras do not school together
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∙ 14y agoNo. Some fish, such as several species of shark, prefer to swim alone. This is mainly the predatorial kinds of fish, and the only time they are ever together as during mating season.
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∙ 14y agoNo
i dont think so because they are realy big. but i bet they travel in pairs or 3 or 4.
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∙ 15y agoThe answer is 4-6
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∙ 15y agosome do - like a school of fish??
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∙ 13y agoyes they are!!
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Fish swim in groups called what?
Groups of fish are called a school of fish or a shoal of fish. example: The school of fish swam upstream.
Where are school of fish mostly found?
Many fish in a group trying to stick together to protect each other. Just like a pack of wolves or a pray of lions. To protect themselves and others.
Is a collection of fish called a host school or fleet?
A collection of fish is called a host. I'd always heard that a bunch of fish is a school, but perhaps an official collection is called something else. ("School of fish" is one of the clever puns in the movie Nemo. Nemo is not going to be alone, but with others--he's joining the school.)
What is a group name for a school of fish?
The collective nouns for fish are a schoolof fish and a shoal of fish.
What do you call a group of sardines?
Smelts are a type of fish, and the collective noun for fish is a school.
How many school of fish is together?
1,000
How many pufferfish live in a school?
There are as many as 5 to 20 puffer fish that live in a school. This number varies on the location of the puffer fish population and the resources available to them.
What does the phrase fish school there mean?
The phrase 'fish school there' means they group or gather in that location. A group of fish is called a school of fish. Therefore, if 'fish school there' they join together to form a school.
How many fish make a school?
more tan 2
Can fish swim alone?
Yes, fish can swim alone. Some examples of non school fish are: Barracuda Flatfish, and many more.
How many fish are in a school?
there could be any amount above 6
How many fish in a school?
there could be any amount above 6
When did School of Fish end?
School of Fish ended in 1994.
When was School of Fish created?
School of Fish was created in 1989.
Fish swim in groups called what?
Groups of fish are called a school of fish or a shoal of fish. example: The school of fish swam upstream.
Shoal of Fish or School of Fish?
School of fish is quite commonly used but a shoal of fish is the proper name.
Is a collection of fish called a school a host or a fleet?
A collection of fish is called a school. If there is a group of fish traveling through the water, they are called a school of fish.
