Detection of naphthalene by the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Estuaries; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/1352044· OSTI ID:5639887

Pearson, W H; Olla, B L

Increases in the antennular flicking rate indicated that blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, detected the petroleum hydrocarbon naphthalene. A low incidence of aggressive displays but no food searching or gathering followed naphthalene detection. The results suggest that the chemosensory abilities of decapod crustaceans cover a broader range of substances than previously supposed.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Commerce, Highlands, NJ
• OSTI ID: 5639887
• Journal Information: Estuaries; (United States), Journal Name: Estuaries; (United States) Vol. 2:1; ISSN ESTUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
AROMATICS
ARTHROPODS
BEHAVIOR
CHEMORECEPTORS
CONDENSED AROMATICS
CRUSTACEANS
DETECTION
HYDROCARBONS
INVERTEBRATES
NAPHTHALENE
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS