scholarly journals Variability in the trophic role of coral reef fish larvae in the oceanic plankton

2009 ◽  
Vol 381 ◽  
pp. 259-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
JK Llopiz ◽  
RK Cowen
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Trophic Role

scholarly journals An integrative investigation of sensory organ development and orientation behavior throughout the larval phase of a coral reef fish

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Majoris ◽  
Matthew A. Foretich ◽  
Yinan Hu ◽  
Katie R. Nickles ◽  
Camilla L. Di Persia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Reef Fishes ◽  
Orientation Behavior ◽  
Sensory Organs ◽  
Dispersal Patterns ◽  
Larval Phase

AbstractThe dispersal of marine larvae determines the level of connectivity among populations, influences population dynamics, and affects evolutionary processes. Patterns of dispersal are influenced by both ocean currents and larval behavior, yet the role of behavior remains poorly understood. Here we report the first integrated study of the ontogeny of multiple sensory systems and orientation behavior throughout the larval phase of a coral reef fish—the neon goby, Elacatinus lori. We document the developmental morphology of all major sensory organs (lateral line, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory) together with the development of larval swimming and orientation behaviors observed in a circular arena set adrift at sea. We show that all sensory organs are present at hatch and increase in size (or number) and complexity throughout the larval phase. Further, we demonstrate that most larvae can orient as early as 2 days post-hatch, and they swim faster and straighter as they develop. We conclude that sensory organs and swimming abilities are sufficiently developed to allow E. lori larvae to orient soon after hatch, suggesting that early orientation behavior may be common among coral reef fishes. Finally, we provide a framework for testing alternative hypotheses for the orientation strategies used by fish larvae, laying a foundation for a deeper understanding of the role of behavior in shaping dispersal patterns in the sea.

scholarly journals Undisturbed swimming behaviour and nocturnal activity of coral reef fish larvae

2003 ◽  
Vol 263 ◽  
pp. 177-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Fisher ◽  
DR Bellwood
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Swimming Behaviour ◽  
Nocturnal Activity

scholarly journals Terrestrial chemical cues help coral reef fish larvae locate settlement habitat surrounding islands

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 586-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle L. Dixson ◽  
Geoffrey P. Jones ◽  
Philip L. Munday ◽  
Morgan S. Pratchett ◽  
Maya Srinivasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Chemical Cues ◽  
Fish Larvae

Caging experiment to examine mortality during metamorphosis of coral reef fish larvae

Coral Reefs ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Planes S. ◽  
Lecaillon G.
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae

Predicting the vertical distributions of reef fish larvae in the Straits of Florida from environmental factors

2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (11) ◽  
pp. 1755-1767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus B. Huebert ◽  
Su Sponaugle ◽  
Robert K. Cowen
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Assemblages ◽  
Environmental Variability ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Straits Of Florida ◽  
Diel Vertical Migrations ◽  
Vertical Distributions

Three seasons of vertically stratified ichthyoplankton sampling at the edge of the Florida Current revealed consistent accumulations of some coral reef fish larvae under taxon-specific environmental conditions. Environmental variability ranging from predictable (seasonal differences in temperature, diel changes in light, and vertical gradients in many variables) to stochastic (changes in wind-driven turbulence and patchiness of zooplankton) was used to model larval distributions. In five taxa, including the commercially important Epinephelini (groupers), relative larval densities were predicted with significant accuracy based entirely on sampling depth. Models yielding these predictions were cross-validated among all seasons, indicating that larval vertical distributions were remarkably unaffected by other environmental factors, while revealing strong behavioral preferences for specific ranges of hydrostatic pressure. Pomacentridae (damselfish) larvae consistently occupied shallower depths at night than during the day, demonstrating diel vertical migrations. At the community level, depth and season were two major factors structuring larval coral reef fish assemblages. Predictable vertical distributions of larvae in the Straits of Florida can facilitate modeling the same taxa elsewhere in the Western Central Atlantic.

The potential role of visual cues for microhabitat selection during the early life phase of a coral reef fish (Lutjanus fulviflamma)

2011 ◽  
Vol 401 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 118-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Igulu ◽  
I. Nagelkerken ◽  
R. Fraaije ◽  
R. van Hintum ◽  
H. Ligtenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Visual Cues ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Microhabitat Selection ◽  
Life Phase

scholarly journals Sun Compass Orientation Helps Coral Reef Fish Larvae Return to Their Natal Reef

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. e66039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Mouritsen ◽  
Jelle Atema ◽  
Michael J. Kingsford ◽  
Gabriele Gerlach
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Compass Orientation ◽  
Sun Compass

Strategies and trajectories of coral reef fish larvae optimizing self-recruitment

2004 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Olivier Irisson ◽  
Anselme LeVan ◽  
Michel De Lara ◽  
Serge Planes
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae

Experimental assessment of sensory modalities of coral-reef fish larvae in the recognition of their settlement habitat

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lecchini ◽  
Serge Planes ◽  
Ren� Galzin
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Experimental Assessment ◽  
Sensory Modalities
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document