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Effects of pH on the rate of aggressive display for mirror image reinforcement in siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens)

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Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 1975
Tongue: English
Weight: 163 KB
Volume: 1
Category: Article
ISSN: 0096-140X
DOI: 10.1002/1098-2337(1975)1:3<213::aid-ab2480010303>3.0.co;2-m

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✦ Synopsis

A hypothesis suggesting that fluctuations in hydrogen ion (pH) intensity may suppress the rate of aggressive display in Betta splendens was offered. The effect of pH upon the rate of ring swimming for aggression-releasing mirror image presentation was therefore investigated under pH intensities of 5.0,7.0, and 9.0 in a steady-state design. The results indicated no significant variation in the rate of response over pH levels. Two possible mechanisms of pH resistance are discussed.