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

Rüdiger Riesch; Martina Arndt; Martin Plath

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

Rüdiger Riesch, Martina Arndt, Martin Plath

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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
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

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