The investigation focused on the animal’s mating behavior and identified four distinct phases in its ‘flirting’ routine; Listen and watch below
Scientists at the University of Conducting a study that reveals that male diverse crabs use sounds, known as “drumming”, to attract partners. The team used geophones to capture the noises generated by males by hitting their claws or shells on the ground during the procession process.
The investigation focused on the behavior of do (Aphruca Tangier) and identified four distinct phases in his ‘flirting’ routine. These steps include the nod of claws, sequential nods and falls of the body, simultaneous movements and the underground tambourine, which are fundamental to communication between males and females.
The results showed that males with larger claws make more intense seismic signals, allowing females to evaluate the partner’s quality to a certain distance. This communication capacity is crucial to reproductive success, as females can choose more fit males based on sound intensity.
The researchers also pointed out that males cannot fool females about their physical size, as the strength of seismic signals is directly related to their aptitude. In addition, the research revealed that the variation in rhythm, duration and intensity of sounds may indicate different procession behaviors, enriching the complexity of the interaction between the sexes. The study was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
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Posted by Carol Santos
