Environmental influence on maturation and dominance relationships in the three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus L.) : temperature competes with photoperiod for primacy

• Autorzy: Sokołowska E. , Kulczykowska E.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this study, the influence of a combination of different photoperiods and temperatures on the final maturation and social interactions in three-spined sticklebacks was investigated. Water temperature appears to be the principal signal affecting gonadal development and breeding activity of sticklebacks in pre-spawning and spawning periods. Males can mature independently of photoperiod and a stimulatory effect of high temperature is not diminished by light deprivation. On the other hand, low temperature can inhibit the development of secondary sexual characters in males exposed to long day or constant light. In females, lighting seems to be more decisive for complete maturation and the lack of light delays the maturation rate, even in high temperature. While kept under the same conditions, males mature quicker than females. The presence of light and visual information are crucial to establish the social position of individuals in the group. In light, a rigid social hierarchy with one dominant, sexually active male is observed. In constant darkness, however, several males in the group demonstrate every sign of sexual activity.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

stickleback; temperature; photoperiod; breeding; dominance; territoriality

• Wydawca: Institute of Oceanography University of Gdańsk
• Czasopismo: Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 38, No.4
• Strony: 31--48
• Opis fizyczny: bibliogr. 53 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Sokołowska E.

autor

Kulczykowska E.

• Institute of Oceanology of Polish Academy of Sciences Department of Genetics and Marine Biotechnology ul. Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, Poland,

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