The sea basses Diplectrum formosum and D. radiale (Serranidae) as followers of the sea star Luidia senegalensis (Asteroidea) in Southeastern Brazil

This paper reports on Luidia senegalensis being followed by Diplectrum formosum and D. radiale in shallow soft bottoms of southeastern Brazilian coast, and comments on this association between bottom-dwelling organisms and serranids. Following is likely due to the serranid's inquisitive behaviour, and both juvenile and adult sea basses acted as followers, feeding on disturbed or exposed prey due to sea star activities.

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Main Author: GIBRAN,F. Z.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2002
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-69842002000400005
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