Table 3 in Description Of The Agonistic Behavior Of Aegla Longirostri (Decapoda: Aeglidae)

Table 3. Definition of levels of aggression intensity shown by males of Aegla longirostri. LevelBehaviorDefinition-2FleeingWalking rapidly, away from the opponent, tail flipping against opponent, beingcaught, pulled, pushed, turned over, and/or climbed by opponent.-1Avoiding/Walking awayWalking slowly away from the opponent, without physical touch, and/or beingtouched by opponent.0Separated without displacement (without physical touch)Animals remain not physically touching, without moving, and ignoring theopponent.1Separated with moving (without physical touch)Animals remain without physical touching, moving around the arena, withdisplacement or climbing the arena and ignoring the opponent.2Approaching (without physical contact)Animals approach each other slowly and remain face to face for a short time.3Physical contact (not using chelae to hold)Chasing, slapping, and whipping with antennae, touching and hitting withchelipeds.4Physical contact (chelae used to hold)Chelae used to pull, hold, and catch the opponent, displace the opponent with thebody, turn, and go up on the opponent’s body, fight.5Intense combatNo restrictions to using chelae.