ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
phototaxis
;
genotype
;
vertical migration
;
Daphnia magna
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Using a cloning technique, we revealed the existence of three phototactically distinct types in Daphnia magna, viz. negatives, positives, and “gipsies”. The latter migrate continuously between a low and a high light intensity. The expression of this behaviour is genetically determined, although positives and negatives can reversibly switch into “gipsies”. It is proposed that two opposite genotypes exist, with the “gipsy” behaviour epigenetically induced. All juveniles behave more or less uniformly, irrespective of their origin. The phototactic responses develop rather late during ontogenesis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00014332
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