Shell choice and occupation by the hermit crab (Crustacea: Diogenidae) in laboratory environment
The Neotropical hermit crabs’ behaviour is rarely studied, although it is an important tool for the conservation of these invertebrates. In this context, the present study aimed to describe the hermit crab ethogram on its behaviour in the choice and dispute by shells. 60 specimens of hermit crabs we...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Tehran
2018-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Aquatic Biology |
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Online Access: | http://ij-aquaticbiology.com/index.php/ijab/article/view/439 |