Table 1.
Taxa demonstrated to perceive or respond to magnetic field changes.
| Systematic Group | Perceived Magnetic Parameter | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Proteobacteria | ||
| Magnetotactic bacteria | Polarity (compass) | 3, 76 |
| Euglenophyta | ||
| Magnetotactic algae | Polarity (compass) | 4 |
| Mollusca | ||
| Snail | Polarity (compass) | 77 |
| Arthropoda | ||
| Spiny Lobster | Vector (compass) | 6 |
| Honey bee | Intensity (map) | 7 |
| Chordata (Vertebrata) | ||
| Newt | Vector (compass) | 14 |
| Salamander | Inclination (compass) | 78, 79 |
| European Robin | Inclination (map) | 9 |
| Homing pigeon | Polarity (compass) | 60, 62, 65, 66 |
| Mole Rat | Polarity (compass) | 12 |
| Eel | Polarity (compass) | 19 |
| Turtle | Inclination (map) | 16, 17 |
| Cetacean | Intensity (map) | 18 |
| Salmon | Inclination (map) | 26, 27 |
| Trout | Intensity (map) | 23, 24 |
| Tuna | Intensity (map) | 22 |
| Elasmobranch | Polarity (compass) | 33 |
Table provides examples of taxa across different phyla, the magnetic field parameter perceived, as well as the orientational or navigational step associated with the magnetic field parameter perceived.