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Evaluation of differing anti-predator strategies of three juvenile north Pacific flatfish species

Creator:

Lemke, Jena

Abstract:

Pleuronectid flatfish are generally thought to utilize stereotypical anti-predator behavior to reduce encounters with potential predators, including burial, maintaining a low profile on the bottom, cryptic coloration, and reduced activity. However, a series of laboratory experiments demonstrate significantly different predation rates on juvenile (Age-0) English sole (Parophrys vetulus), northern rock...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis