Multimodal signals: ultraviolet reflectance and chemical cues in stomatopod agonistic encounters

Complex signals are commonly used during intraspecific contests over resources to assess an opponent's fighting ability and/or aggressive state. Stomatopod crustaceans may use complex signals when competing aggressively for refuges. Before physical attacks, stomatopods assess their opponents us...

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Main Authors: Amanda M. Franklin, N. Justin Marshall, Sara M. Lewis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2016-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.160329