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Flood tide transport of blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, postlarvae: behavioral responses to salinity and turbulence.

Authors :
Welch, J. M.
Forward Jr., R. B.
Source :
Marine Biology. Nov2001, Vol. 139 Issue 5, p911. 8p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Examines the behavior of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus postlarvae (megalopae) under simultaneous variations in salinity and turbulence to simulate flood tide. Role of salinity in initiating swimming in megalopae; Materials and methods used; Results and discussion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00253162
Volume :
139
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Marine Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5775517
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s002270100649