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Antipredator behavior in paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis) larvae: the role of genetic factors and paternal influence.
Behavior genetics - 1 May 1997
Miklósi A, Csányi V, Gerlai R
Abstract excerpt
The paradise fish, a small insectivore, coinhabits marshes of Southeast Asia with several predator fish species. Its ability to recognize and avoid harmful fish may depend upon both genetic factors and experience. Here we demonstrate genetic variability between the 20-day-old larvae of two inbred strains of paradise fish (P and S) in predator exploration and avoidance, using predator models. We show that, in...
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