Sex and reproductive status affect sheltering and exploratory behaviours with high intra-individual variability in crayfish

Abstract The contexts in which individuals demonstrate behavioural consistency or variability have been the subject of research focus. We studied exploratory and sheltering behaviour crayfish F. virilis to understand how these behaviours vary by sex reproductive readiness quantify repeatability behaviours. Crayfish were tested two sets three rounds, one summer non-reproductive season another autumn season. Reproductive spent more time outside shelter likely accept a food item than crayfish. In season, females males, over both seasons, seek item. Repeatability estimates low, indicating high intra-individual Sheltering not correlated. This indicates strong effects on