Neuromolecular responses in disrupted mutualistic cleaning interactions under future environmental conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mutualistic interactions, which constitute some of the most advantageous interactions among fish species, are highly vulnerable to environmental changes. A key mutualistic interaction is the cleaning service rendered by the cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, which involves intricate processes of social behaviour to remove ectoparasites from client fish and can be altered in near-future environmental conditions. Here, we evaluated the neuromolecular mechanisms behind the behavioural disruption of cleaning interactions in response to future environments. We subjected cleaner wrasses and surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucosternon, serving as clients) to elevated temperature (warming, 32 °C), increased levels of CO₂ (high CO₂, 1000 ppm), and a combined con

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Calero S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10644551 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature