Publications [#260243] of Daniel Rittschof

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  1. Wellins, CA; Rittschof, D; Wachowiak, M, Location of volatile odor sources by ghost crabOcypode quadrata (Fabricius)., Journal of chemical ecology, vol. 15 no. 4 (April, 1989), pp. 1161-1169 [doi] .
    (last updated on 2024/11/03)

    Abstract:
    The ghost crab,Ocypode quadrata, was tested in the field for its ability to locate sources of volatile cues. The pure compound skatole, 3-methylindole, was a potent attractant. Crabs also located sources of complex odors such as dead fish,Lutjanus campechanus, dead mole crabs,Emerita talpoida; and peeled bananas. Ghost crabs possess concealed and reduced antennules that may not be the primary olfactory organs. Chemosensory hairs borne on the dactyls may be the primary detection system.