Antipredator behavior in paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis) larvae: the role of genetic factors and paternal influence.

doi:10.1023/a:1025601828464

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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...

Topics

Animals
Avoidance Learning
Crosses, Genetic
Escape Reaction
Exploratory Behavior
Female
Fishes
Larva
Male
Metamorphosis, Biological
Phenotype
Predatory Behavior

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