Effects of Asparagopsis taxiformis metabolites on the feeding behaviour of post-larval Acanthurus triostegus
Gache, C.; Bertucci, F.; Guerra, A.S.; Calandra, M.; Berr, T.; Lafaye, J.; Jorissen, H.; Nugues, M.; Cossy, J.; Lecchini, D. (2019). Effects of Asparagopsis taxiformis metabolites on the feeding behaviour of post-larval Acanthurus triostegus. J. Fish Biol. 95(5): 1355-1358. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.14140
In: Journal of Fish Biology. Fisheries Society of the British Isles: London,New York,. ISSN 0022-1112; e-ISSN 1095-8649, more
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algae-herbivore interactions; chemical defences; herbivorous fishforaging; larval recruitment |
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- Gache, C.
- Bertucci, F., more
- Guerra, A.S.
- Calandra, M.
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- Berr, T.
- Lafaye, J.
- Jorissen, H.
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- Nugues, M.
- Cossy, J.
- Lecchini, D.
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| Abstract |
Our study highlights the effect of the macroalgae Asparagopsis taxiformis on the feeding behaviour of the tropical surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus. The presence of A. taxiformis chemical cues reduced A. triostegus feeding, suggesting that the presence of this algae could affect not only the survival of fish in the post‐larval stage, but also alter the grazing pressure on coral reefs. |
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