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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Main Authors: Cicero Diogo Lins Oliveira, Ana Maria Siqueira Quirino, Erasmo Andrade da Silva, Elvira Florentino Costa, Dejinalva da Silva Santos, Anastácia Novais Carvalho Menezes, Mauro de Melo Junior, Francisco Marcante Santa da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tehran 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Aquatic Biology
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Online Access:http://ij-aquaticbiology.com/index.php/ijab/article/view/439