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Beobachtung einer Putzsymbiose zwischen der GarneleLeandrites cyrtorhynchus und Riffbarschen

Observation of a cleaning symbiosis between the shrimpLeandrites cyrtorhynchus and groupers

Abstract

On the Sinai coast (Gulf of Aquaba),Leandrites cyrtorhynchus (Palaemonidae) was observed cleaning fishes. Groups of 5–10 individuals occupied the area under rocky overhangs in water about 15 m deep. No special behaviour was noted which might attract fishes. However, when the shrimps took up positions on the overhang in open water, they were conspicuous to the observer. The cleaning station was visited regularly by the percomorph fishesAethaloperca rogaa andCephalopholis argus.

Zusammenfassung

1. An der Küste des Sinai wurdeLeandrites cyrtorhynchus (Palaemonidae) beim Fischputzen beobachtet. Die Garnelen leben in Gruppen von 5–10 Tieren unter Felsüberhängen in ca. 15 m Tiefe.

2. Zur Putzaufforderung dienen wahrscheinlich nicht typische Bewegungen, sondern das Stehen im freien Wasser, wodurch die Tiere auffällig werden.

3. Regelmäßig geputzt wurden die RiffbarscheAethaloperca rogaa undCephalopholis argus.

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Holzberg, S. Beobachtung einer Putzsymbiose zwischen der GarneleLeandrites cyrtorhynchus und Riffbarschen. Helgolander Wiss. Meeresunters 22, 362–365 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01611124

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