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Analysis of the mutual attraction in the association of the fish Cryptocentrus cryptocentrus (Gobiidae) and the shrimp Alpheus djiboutensis (Alpheidae)

  • I. Karplus*
  • , M. Tsurnamal
  • , R. Szlep
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The mutual attraction between the fish Cryptocentrus cryptocentrus and the shrimp Alpheus djiboutensis has been investigated experimentally. The fish is attracted to its partner visually, the shrimp is attracted chemically. The mutual attraction is reinforced by the strong negative phototactic reaction of both partners, orienting them towards the burrow.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)275-283
Number of pages9
JournalMarine Biology
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1972

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