Location of volatile odor sources by ghost crabOcypode quadrata (Fabricius).

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Journal Article

The ghost crab,Ocypode quadrata, was tested in the field for its ability to locate sources of volatile cues. The pure compound skatole, 3-methylindole, was a potent attractant. Crabs also located sources of complex odors such as dead fish,Lutjanus campechanus, dead mole crabs,Emerita talpoida; and peeled bananas. Ghost crabs possess concealed and reduced antennules that may not be the primary olfactory organs. Chemosensory hairs borne on the dactyls may be the primary detection system.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Wellins, CA; Rittschof, D; Wachowiak, M

Published Date

  • April 1989

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 15 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 1161 - 1169

PubMed ID

  • 24272001

Pubmed Central ID

  • 24272001

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1573-1561

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0098-0331

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/bf01014819

Language

  • eng