Development of predator evasion in Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus L
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The development of evasive behavior in Atlantic herrings reveals that changes in timing, magnitude and direction of escape movement are part of the growth and development of the larvae, and improves their capacity to survive predatory attacks. In the first half of the larvae period, response effectiveness increases with improvement in the timing of evasive response. Successful escapes depend on delayed response or rapid acceleration when predator is near. Larger larvae are better equipped to face the predator as the number of false alarms decreases with the development of their sensory system, and evasive capabilities are refined with the development of locomotor systems.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1993
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Premature schooling of larval herring in the presence of more advanced conspecifics
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The nature of pre-schooling larvae is affected by schooling conspecifics, but only in the presence of the juveniles in the observation tank. Larvae observed together with schooling conspecifics spend more time with other fish than larvae from the observation groups (OG) examined without juveniles in the observation tank. In the presence of a school, the larvae will also school even though this means more competition for food.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Interfacing effects of nest shelter and breeder quality on behavior and breeding performance of herring gulls
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The effect of vegetation cover adjacent to the nest on the behavior and breeding performance of herring gulls, Larus argentatus, is examined. The experiments suggest that nest microclimate is not the only factor responsible for the improved performance at vegetated sites.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2005
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