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Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

Gaten, Edward; Wiese, Konrad; Johnson, Magnus L.

Authors

Edward Gaten

Konrad Wiese



Abstract

The behaviour of planktonic animals remains poorly understood due to the difficulty of observing them in situ without influencing their behaviour. Here we review experiments on the behavioural responses of Northern krill, Meganyctiphanes norvegica (and related organisms), in isolation in laboratory-based aquaria. The value of this approach lies in the close observation that is possible; the downside is the uncertainty as to how well the observed behaviour relates to the natural behaviour of the subject animal. We discuss studies of swimming and swarming, and the responses of krill to light. We consider techniques involving automatic recordings that avoid, to some extent, making subjective decisions on behaviour. The effects of isolation of such a gregarious animal and of exposure to unnaturally high light levels are also considered. We conclude that such experiments can be of great value as long as these limiting factors are addressed. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.

Citation

Gaten, E., Wiese, K., & Johnson, M. L. (2010). Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars). In Advances in Marine Biology (231-253). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-381308-4.00008-X

Online Publication Date Oct 16, 2010
Publication Date 2010
Deposit Date Nov 13, 2014
Journal Advances in Marine Biology
Print ISSN 0065-2881
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 57
Issue C
Pages 231-253
Book Title Advances in Marine Biology
ISBN 9780123813084
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-381308-4.00008-X
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/464673
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978012381308400008X
Contract Date Nov 13, 2014