The effect of prey shape on the predatory behaviour of the common shore crab, Carcinus maenas (L.)

M. J. Kaiser; Roger N. Hughes; Robin N. Gibson

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The effect of prey shape on the predatory behaviour of the common shore crab, Carcinus maenas (L.)

M. J. Kaiser, Roger N. Hughes, Robin N. Gibson

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Abstract

Crabs used a limited repertoire of behaviours when attacking resistant prey. Crushing and rotating were the most commonly used behaviours with all prey types. Other behaviours, such as sawing, biting and poking became more important in prolonged predatory acts. Crabs were able to improve their handling efficiency; the frequency, but not the duration, of behaviours decreased with experience.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	107-117
Number of pages	11
Journal	Marine Behaviour and Physiology
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10236249309378839
Publication status	Published - 1993

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The effect of prey shape on the predatory behaviour of the common shore crab, Carcinus maenas (L.)

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