Eastern oysters Crassostrea virginica deter crab predators by altering their morphology in response to crab cues

Aquatic Biology

关键词: Predator-prey interaction;    Non-consumptive effects;    Indirect interaction;    Predator avoidance;    Blue crab;    Callinectes sapidus;    Mud crab;    Panopeus herbstii;   

DOI  :  10.3354/ab00549

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Inter-Research

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACT: Many prey species alter their behavior and/or morphology in response to exudates from predators and injured con- or heterospecifics to alleviate predation risk. Yet, few studies have assessed the effectiveness of risk aversion in prey in terms of decreasing mortality. Recent studies have shown that eastern oysters

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