From perception to behavior: The neural circuits underlying prey hunting in larval zebrafish.

Shuyu I Zhu, Geoffrey J Goodhill

April 2023 Front Neural Circuits

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Neural Circuits in Larval Zebrafish Prey Hunting Process

Neural Circuits in Larval Zebrafish Prey Hunting Process

Larval zebrafish serve as a model for understanding sensory processing and behavior translation, especially in prey hunting. Their transparency allows real-time observation of brain activity, revealing neural circuits involved in visual detection, approach, and capture.

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October 29, 2025

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The larval zebrafish is a useful model for understanding how brains process sensory information and translate it into behavior, especially in the context of prey hunting, which is an instinctual activity requiring the integration of visual cues and motor responses.
  • Due to its transparency and small size, scientists can use optical techniques to observe the zebrafish's brain activity in real-time, helping to uncover the neural circuits involved in prey detection, approach, and capture.
  • The review highlights current understanding of visual processing for prey hunting, the neural pathways that generate motor actions, how internal states and past experiences influence hunting behavior, and emphasizes ongoing questions in studying these neural mechanisms.]