The zebrafish alarm response as embodied semiosis: An approach between enactivism and biosemiotics

Summary

This work proposes that the zebrafish alarm response can be understood as a form of embodied semiosis, integrating concepts from enactivism and biosemiotics. It argues that the alarm response is not merely a reflexive reaction but a meaningful, context-dependent process involving the fish's entire organism. The paper explores how this biological phenomenon exemplifies the continuity between life and mind, suggesting that even simple organisms engage in interpretive, sign-mediated interactions with their environment. The analysis bridges theoretical frameworks to offer a new perspective on animal behavior and cognition.

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Abstract

The zebrafish alarm response as embodied semiosis: An approach between enactivism and biosemiotics