| Title |
Visual prey detection by near-infrared cues in a fish
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|---|---|
| Published in |
The Science of Nature, October 2012
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00114-012-0980-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Denis Meuthen, Ingolf P. Rick, Timo Thünken, Sebastian A. Baldauf |
| Abstract |
Many animal species are able to perceive light wavelengths beyond those visible to humans. While numerous species are additionally sensitive to short wavelengths (UV), long wavelengths such as the near-infrared spectrum (NIR) are supposed to be unsuitable for visual perception. Here, we experimentally show that under exclusive NIR illumination, the cichlid fish Pelvicachromis taeniatus displays a clear foraging response towards NIR reflecting prey. Additional control experiments without prey indicate that the observed behavior is not a mere response to the NIR environment. These results give first evidence for NIR visual sensitivity in a functional context and thus challenge the current view about NIR perception. |
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