Abstract
We investigated the ability of surface- and cave-dwelling P. mexicana females to localize 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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-51 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Natura Croatica |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2005 |
Keywords
- cave fish
- non-visual communication
- association behaviour
- sensory capabilities
- Poecilia mexicana
- Poeciliidae