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Non-visual localisation of a conspecific male by surface- and cave-dwelling Atlantic molly females (Poecilia mexicana, Poeciliidae, Teleostei)

R. Riesch
M. Arndt
M. Plath

Abstract

We investigated the ability of surface- and cave-dwelling P. mexicana females to localise conspecific males in light and darkness. Females of both populations showed a predilection for the male in both experiments. Non-visual association behaviour in darkness in the surface form can be viewed as a pre-adaptation to cave life in this species

Keywords

Cave fish; non-visual communication; association behaviour; sensory capabilities

Hrčak ID:

5813

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/5813

Publication date:

31.3.2005.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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