Thesis
Associative behavior of the Arrow Goby, Clevelandia ios (Jordan and Gilbert) and the Ghost Shrimp, Calliaassa californiensis Dana
Hoffman, C.J.
Record Number:
4844
Year:
1980
Pages:
83 pages
University:
University of Oregon
Abstract:
ClevBlandj.a ,io!,! is a small estuarine teleost
which inhabits the burrows of the Thallassinid
crustacean, Callianassa californiensis , presumably to
avoid predation and desiccation at low tides. Field
observations and laboratory experiments were undertaken
to determine the relationship of Clev~landi£ ~ and
Callianassa californiensis, whether it be commensalism,
mutualism, or parasitism. ~ iDS and ~ californiensis
were found to be negatively associated under field
and laboratory conditions. In addition, the arrow
gobies were found to inhabit the ghost shrimp burrows
only during the spring and summer months. Thus, these
two species are facultative associates. Many authors
believe these species may be evolving toward an
obligate commensal rel8tionship~
Times Cited:
1
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