Display Behavior in Male Siamese Fighting Fish in the Presence and Absence of a Female
Project Abstract
This study will be focusing on the competitive display behaviors of male siamese fighting fish (bettas) in the presence and absence of a female. Male bettas are known to be extremely competitive and territorial when interacting with other males, so much so that they fight to the death when sharing an aquarium. I predict that males will be more active when a female is present than when a female is absent because they are now competing not just to defend their territory, but also a potential mate.
Funding Type
Research Grant
Academic College
Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Area/Major/Minor
Biology
Degree
B.S.
Classification
Senior
Name
Timothy Spier
Academic College
Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Recommended Citation
Allen, Alyssa J., "Display Behavior in Male Siamese Fighting Fish in the Presence and Absence of a Female" (2018). ORCA Travel & Research Grants. 34.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/orcagrants/34