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Social stress had particularly serious consequences for shy fish

Page reviewed:  28/11/2025

Social stress is something that can affect both behavior, physiological functions and, ultimately, health. A new study by, among others, researchers from SLU shows that fish with a "shy and cautious" personality type suffered particularly serious consequences from social stress.

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