Gold Fish Thermostat Research Paper

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When goldfish (Carassius auratus) are exposed to cold temperatures, they automatically acclimate to it and increase their body temperature to 8 degrees warmer than the water. When it comes to sudden temperature changes their body’s internal thermostat is shocked and it can result in death of the

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