Rapid body colouration change in Oryzias celebensisas a social signal for intraspecific competition
R. Ueda, S. Ansai, H. Takeuchi
This study examines how rapid body colouration changes in Oryzias celebensis relate to aggressive behavior during male-male competition, finding that blackened markings signal aggression and deter attacks.
bioRxiv · Dec 23, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition