Meeting Abstract
The eyes of the stomatopods incorporate the largest variety of visual color spectra in the animal kingdom to date. Previous studies have indicated that stomatopods have up to 16 different photoreceptors, 12 of which are for separate spectrum detection. Pseudosquilla ciliata’s behaviors are well studied and documented. Observational data are used in the determination of whether the visual system in P. ciliata is crucial in the completion of various behaviors. Behaviors tested include territorial aggression, prey detection, courtship, predator avoidance, and shelter creation. Using the base behaviors displayed, the subjects were then filmed using an infrared camera to determine if the behaviors were similar before and after the visual system was eliminated.
