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Is it true that fish have no nerves in their upper lip?

Question #151649. Asked by RedRobin7.
Last updated Aug 23 2024.
Originally posted Aug 23 2024 12:30 AM.

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Fish definitely have pain receptors on their lips. So when a fish is caught by a hook it probably hurts quite a lot. Sadly, experiments have been done to prove that fish have pain receptors, such as by injecting bee venom into their lips. They respond with animation just like a human might.

link https://sentientmedia.org/do-fish-feel-pain/

Aug 23 2024, 8:29 PM
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