Behavioral algorithms of ontogenetic switching in larval and juvenile zebrafish phototaxis
Maxim Q. Capelle, Katja Slangewal, Panagiotis E. Eleftheriadis, Armin Bahl
This study identifies three parallel computational pathways underlying phototaxis behavior in zebrafish, showing larvae use spatio-temporal cues while juveniles rely on ambient luminance.
iScience · Jun 1, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition