Ecology August 2020 PMID 32353180

Reef fishes stalking box crabs in the southern Caribbean.

Werner de Gier, Charles H J M Fransen, Alev Ozten Low, Bert W Hoeksema

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Peak: 4 in Dec 2021

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The discussions express moderate agreement and high interest by referencing ecological behaviors like fishes stalking crabs and noting the importance of symbiosis. Tweets use enthusiastic and scientific language, such as 'lesser-known symbiosis' and hashtags, to emphasize ecological intrigue and relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to recognize the article as revealing interesting ecological interactions, showing general agreement or curiosity.

InterestHigh interest

The use of hashtags like #Crustmas and mentions of symbiosis suggest high curiosity and relevance to ecological studies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific behaviors such as fish stalking crabs and comment on ecological relationships, indicating moderate to high engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the recognition of ecological importance, but lack evidence of widespread opinion on broader implications.

Abstract in brief

Reef fishes in the southern Caribbean actively hunt or follow box crabs, likely to catch prey or find food sources.
This behavior highlights a predator-prey or symbiotic interaction between fishes and box crabs in that region.
Studying these interactions can help us understand more about the ecosystem dynamics and animal behaviors in coral reef habitats.]

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Reef Fish Hunting Behavior with Box Crabs in the Caribbean

Reef fishes in the southern Caribbean actively hunt or follow box crabs, likely to catch prey or find food sources. This behavior highlights predator-prey and symbiotic interactions, enhancing our understanding of…

ALEV OZTEN LOW - BONAIREFISH · Nov 8, 2019 649,034 views

Reef Fish Hunting Behavior Toward Box Crabs in the Caribbean

The flounder persistently trails a box crab in a complex hunting interaction. This stalking behavior, similar to predator behaviors of eels and jacks, highlights predator-prey dynamics in reef ecosystems, as documented…

ALEV OZTEN LOW - BONAIREFISH · Jan 14, 2020 35,511 views

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@253jrLEwOpfJvyZ カラッパって言うんですね

Nov 29, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,477 followers View post →

Dr. Werner de Gier

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@Pacificklaus Reminds me of our Shame-faced #crab - fish interaction paper! https://t.co/NgIteNgfhs https://t.co/azkOrfTwXE

Feb 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1,327 followers View post →

Tiny Angry Crab

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RT @Werner_deGier: On the 10th day of #Crustmas, let’s celebrate a lesser-known symbiosis

Dec 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 303 followers View post →

Antonio Luciano

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RT @Werner_deGier: On the 10th day of #Crustmas, let’s celebrate a lesser-known symbiosis

Dec 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 405 followers View post →

Christopher Mah, @echinoblog.bsky.social

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RT @Werner_deGier: On the 10th day of #Crustmas, let’s celebrate a lesser-known symbiosis

Dec 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 14,029 followers View post →

Dr. Werner de Gier

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On the 10th day of #Crustmas, let’s celebrate a lesser-known symbiosis

Dec 10, 2021 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 1,327 followers View post →

Dr. Werner de Gier

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RT @ESAEcology: Read the original #openaccess article in @ESAEcology here: https://t.co/Kffchztm3N

Nov 11, 2020 · 1 share · 1,327 followers View post →

Ecology

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Read the original #openaccess article in @ESAEcology here: https://t.co/Kffchztm3N https://t.co/vFAQhaITig

Nov 11, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 15,138 followers View post →

Ecological Society

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RT @ESAEcology: #New feature from #TheScientificNaturalist in @ESAEcology #Reef fishes stalking box #crabs in the southern Caribbean #bio…

May 1, 2020 · 2 shares · 42,422 followers View post →

Dr. Werner de Gier

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RT @ESAEcology: #New feature from #TheScientificNaturalist in @ESAEcology #Reef fishes stalking box #crabs in the southern Caribbean #bio…

May 1, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,327 followers View post →

Ecology

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May 1, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 15,138 followers View post →

Reef fishes stalking box crabs in the southern Caribbean.

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Reef Fish Hunting Behavior with Box Crabs in the Caribbean

Reef Fish Hunting Behavior Toward Box Crabs in the Caribbean