High turbidity levels alter coral reef fish movement in a foraging task

Abstract Sensory systems allow animals to detect and respond to stimuli in their environment and underlie all behaviour. However, human induced pollution is increasingly interfering with the functioning of these systems. Increased suspended sediment, or turbidity, in aquatic habitats reduces the rea...

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Main Authors: Cait Newport, Oliver Padget, Theresa Burt de Perera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84814-5