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Effects of pH on the rate of aggressive display for mirror image reinforcement in siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens)
Author(s) -
Rnic Alec
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
aggressive behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.223
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1098-2337
pISSN - 0096-140X
DOI - 10.1002/1098-2337(1975)1:3<213::aid-ab2480010303>3.0.co;2-m
Subject(s) - aggression , fish <actinopterygii> , reinforcement , psychology , zoology , chemistry , audiology , developmental psychology , social psychology , biology , medicine , fishery
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.