Effects of conspecifics on feeding in Aplysia fasciata.
The presence of other Aplysia in the environment increases the time spent feeding. This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that a common arousal mechanism modulates feeding and reproductive behaviors. The arousal level is presumably increased by pheromones released by additional animals.
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Department of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
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D000818:Animals; D001048:Aplysia; D001143:Arousal; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009043:Motor Activity; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal; D012931:Social Environment