Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)
The behaviour of planktonic animals remains poorly understood due to the difficulty of observing them in situ without influencing their behaviour. Here we review experiments on the behavioural responses of Northern krill, Meganyctiphanes norvegica (and related organisms), in isolation in laboratory-...
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ftleicesterunfig:oai:figshare.com:article/10106957 2023-05-15T17:10:41+02:00 Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars) Edward Gaten Konrad Wiese Magnus L. Johnson 2010-10-16T00:00:00Z https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Laboratory-Based_Observations_of_Behaviour_in_Northern_Krill_Meganyctiphanes_norvegica_Sars_/10106957 unknown 2381/10857 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Laboratory-Based_Observations_of_Behaviour_in_Northern_Krill_Meganyctiphanes_norvegica_Sars_/10106957 All Rights Reserved Uncategorized Animals Behavior Animal Circadian Rhythm Euphausiacea Light Swimming Text Journal contribution 2010 ftleicesterunfig 2021-11-11T20:07:13Z The behaviour of planktonic animals remains poorly understood due to the difficulty of observing them in situ without influencing their behaviour. Here we review experiments on the behavioural responses of Northern krill, Meganyctiphanes norvegica (and related organisms), in isolation in laboratory-based aquaria. The value of this approach lies in the close observation that is possible; the downside is the uncertainty as to how well the observed behaviour relates to the natural behaviour of the subject animal. We discuss studies of swimming and swarming, and the responses of krill to light. We consider techniques involving automatic recordings that avoid, to some extent, making subjective decisions on behaviour. The effects of isolation of such a gregarious animal and of exposure to unnaturally high light levels are also considered. We conclude that such experiments can be of great value as long as these limiting factors are addressed. Other Non-Article Part of Journal/Newspaper Meganyctiphanes norvegica Northern krill University of Leicester: Figshare |
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The behaviour of planktonic animals remains poorly understood due to the difficulty of observing them in situ without influencing their behaviour. Here we review experiments on the behavioural responses of Northern krill, Meganyctiphanes norvegica (and related organisms), in isolation in laboratory-based aquaria. The value of this approach lies in the close observation that is possible; the downside is the uncertainty as to how well the observed behaviour relates to the natural behaviour of the subject animal. We discuss studies of swimming and swarming, and the responses of krill to light. We consider techniques involving automatic recordings that avoid, to some extent, making subjective decisions on behaviour. The effects of isolation of such a gregarious animal and of exposure to unnaturally high light levels are also considered. We conclude that such experiments can be of great value as long as these limiting factors are addressed. |
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Edward Gaten Konrad Wiese Magnus L. Johnson |
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Edward Gaten Konrad Wiese Magnus L. Johnson |
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Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars) |
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Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars) |
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Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars) |
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Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars) |
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Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars) |
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laboratory-based observations of behaviour in northern krill (meganyctiphanes norvegica sars) |
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