Protocol for monitoring and analyzing pheromone-mediated behavioral response of sea lamprey in a natural system
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Abstract
Olfactory-mediated behaviors in fish are often examined in artificial microcosms that enable well-controlled treatments but fail to replicate environmental and social contexts. However, observing these behaviors in nature poses challenges. Here, we describe a protocol for recording sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) behaviors in a natural system. We describe steps for administering and verifying accurate odorant concentrations, surveying sea lamprey abundance, and tracking sea lamprey movements. We also detail procedures to analyze treatment effects on pheromone-mediated spawning in a high-density population.
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Scott, A., Johnson, N.S., Siefkes, M.J., and Li, W., 2024, Protocol for monitoring and analyzing pheromone-mediated behavioral response of sea lamprey in a natural system: STAR Protocols, v. 5, no. 1, 102891, 22 p., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2024.102891.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Protocol for monitoring and analyzing pheromone-mediated behavioral response of sea lamprey in a natural system |
| Series title | STAR Protocols |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.xpro.2024.102891 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 102891, 22 p. |