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Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2020-02-14

The brains of most fish and amphibian species contain two types of conspicuously large nerve cells. These are the largest cells found in any animal brain. They are called Mauthner cells and trigger lightning-fast escape responses when predators approach.

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https://phys.org/news/2020-02-biologists-role-largest-animal-brain.html