Mutations in the albinism gene oca2 alter vision-dependent prey capture behavior in the Mexican tetra
S. Choy, S. Thakur, E. Polyakov, J. Abdelaziz, E. Lloyd, M. Enriquez, N. Jayan, Y. Fily, S. McGaugh, A. C. Keene, J. 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.
bioRxiv · Jun 17, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition