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