Sensibilità spettrale in Talitrus saltator: Saggi Comportamentali
Year: 2007
Authors: Galanti G., Mercatelli L., Ugolini A.
Autors Affiliation: CNR-Istituto Nazionale di Ottica Applicata, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy;
Dipartimento Biologia Animale e Genetica Università di Firenze
Abstract: We tested the spectral sensitivity of Talitrus saltator (Crustacea, Amphipoda) with binary choice test. Our results confirm the sandhoppers preference for the light with wavelength in the blue range. Therefore, this preference can be modified by adapting the eyes of the individuals to blue light. Moreover we have obtained the first direct proof of the sensitivity of sandhoppers for the UV light
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Volume: 14 (2) Pages from: 392 to: 393
KeyWords: talitrus; sandhopper; uv light; sensitivity;