Swing Regulates Movement Direction in the Sea Cucumber <i>Apostichopus japonicus</i> in the Presence of Food Cue: New Insights into Movement Patterns
Regulating movement direction is essential in the locomotion of animals. Sea cucumbers, as eyeless animals, do not have eyes for the perception of the surrounding environment and food. They have a unique way of swinging their bodies when a food cue is detected, although they lack an important percep...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/21/3388 |