Sensory modulation of crustacean non-giant tailflipping

Authors

Sandra Y. Espinoza, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Zen Faulkes, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

7-2007

Abstract

As a first step in re-examining the modulation of non-giant tailflipping, we further investigate how the presence of weapons affects non-giant tailflipping. Removing both claws significantly changes the threshold for tailflipping (Krasne and Wine, 1975; Lang et al., 1977). Claw removal affects several variables at once, however; e.g., the animal’s mass; visual stimuli associated with having claws; tactile and proprioceptive cues. For example, a crayfish with claws that are present but useless might “bluff,” and may not tailflip away from a stimuli more than an intact animal.

Comments

Poster presented at Eighth International Congress of Neuroethology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 22-27 July, 2007.

Recommended Citation

Espinoza, S. Y., & Faulkes, Z. (2007, July 27). Sensory modulation of crustacean non-giant tailflipping. International Congress of Neuroethology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/bio_fac/39

Publication Title

International Congress of Neuroethology