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Ethogram of Sardina pilchardus larvae regarding locomotion and foraging behaviours
| Category | Behaviour | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotion | Inactive | The larva is motionless and stationary in the water column |
| Swimming | The larva moves forward through the water column by stirring the caudal fin | |
| Foraging | Orientation | The larva orients its body towards the prey and assumes an ‘S’-shaped positon, before trying an attack |
| Attack | The larva moves forward towards the prey in an attempt to capture it |
