Orientation of plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in the open sea: Evidence for the use of external directional clues

The orientation of plaice in the open sea during May and Jun of 1979 and 1980 was examined using continuous, on-line data from six fish equipped with transponding acoustic compass tags. Fish were able to maintain a consistent heading in midwater by night, in the apparent absence of both visual and t...

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Published in:Marine biology 1993-12, Vol.117 (4), p.559-566
Main Authors: Metcalfe, J D, Holford, B H, Arnold, G P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal behavior
Fish
Marine
Marine biology
Pleuronectes platessa
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Summary:The orientation of plaice in the open sea during May and Jun of 1979 and 1980 was examined using continuous, on-line data from six fish equipped with transponding acoustic compass tags. Fish were able to maintain a consistent heading in midwater by night, in the apparent absence of both visual and tactile clues. The external reference is likely to be geophysical.
ISSN:0025-3162
1432-1793
DOI:10.1007/BF00349766