Reproductive and larval biology of the sub-Antarctic hermit crab Pagurus comptus reared in the laboratory

Fecundity, hatching rhythm, and the planktotrophic larval development of the hermit crab Pagurus comptus from sub-Antarctic waters of the Beagle Channel (Tierra del Fuego) were studied under controlled laboratory conditions of temperature, light cycle, food supply, and salinity. Fecundity was low, r...

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Main Authors: Lovrich, Gustavo A. (Author), Thatje, Sven (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2006.
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