Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: Three fish species in the Laccadive Sea have been observed using tools, a rare occurrence in aquatic animals.
- The Jansen’s wrasse, checkerboard wrasse, and moon wrasse were seen using live or dead coral structures as anvils to crack open sea urchin shells for food.
This discovery challenges the perception that fish are less intelligent and highlights the need for further exploration of tool-use behaviours in marine species.
The Laccadive Sea, also known as the Lakshadweep Sea, is a body of water that borders India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
