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Ellen Polyakov

Florida Atlantic University

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Mutations in the albinism gene oca2 alter vision-dependent prey capture behavior in the Mexican tetra

Stefan Choy, Sunishka Thakur, Ellen Polyakov, Jennah Abdelaziz, Evan Lloyd, Maya S. Enriquez, Nikita Jayan, Allen F. Mensinger, Yaouen Fily, Suzanne E. McGaugh, Alex C. Keene, Johanna E. Kowalko

This study shows that oca2 mutations in Mexican tetra affect prey capture behavior, with albino fish using vision in light and lateral line in dark, impacting competitive success in different environments.

Journal of Experimental Biology · Mar 17, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition