Abstract Invertebrates have a central role in food webs and ecosystem functioning. By boosting productivity, allochthonous nutrient inputs influence the food webs of recipient communities. Understanding how allochthonous nutrient subsidies affect invertebrates is crucial, particularly in highly productive coastal areas.
Jennifer Appoo +4 more
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Feeding specialization and activity in certain mangrove crabs [PDF]
Decapoda is surely one of the most important taxa, both regarding the number of species and individuals, in the macrofauna of the mangrove ecosystem (Macnae, 1968; Macintosh, 1988).
Cannicci, S. +2 more
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Structure of the saxiphilin:saxitoxin (STX) complex reveals a convergent molecular recognition strategy for paralytic toxins. [PDF]
Dinoflagelates and cyanobacteria produce saxitoxin (STX), a lethal bis-guanidinium neurotoxin causing paralytic shellfish poisoning. A number of metazoans have soluble STX-binding proteins that may prevent STX intoxication.
Du Bois, J +4 more
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Homing in the mangrove swimming crab Thalamita crenata (Decapoda: Portunidae) [PDF]
Thalamita crenata is a swimming crab which commonly lives in the shallow waters of sheltered shores of the whole Indo-Pacific region. On the Kenyan coast, this species colonises the intertidal plateau in front of the mangrove.
Anyona, D. +2 more
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Brachyuran crabs of the Yemeni coastal waters (Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Socotra Isands) [PDF]
The present study examined 2287 brachyuran crab specimens collected in Yemen and material from previous collections partially stored in museums. The specimens were collected from 58 sites along the Yemeni coastal waters at Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian ...
Al-Hindi, Abdullah Nasser (gnd: 1184335893)
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Estuarine and Marine Decapods of Karnataka Inventory [PDF]
The inventory of estuarine and marine decapods of Karnataka State of India has been prepared. This list has 42 species of shrimps/prawns, 112 species of brachyuran crabs, 14 species of hermit crabs and nine species of lobsters, collected from eight ...
Dineshbabu, A P +2 more
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DESKRIPSI, KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS DAN KELIMPAHAN KEPITING (BRACYURA DECAPODA) DI PERAIRAN BAHOWO KELURAHAN TONGKEINA KECAMATAN BUNAKEN KOTA MANADO [PDF]
The waters of Bahowo is located in North Sulawesi Province, Tongkeina Village, District of Bunaken, which is one of the mangrove ecotourism destinations with a high density of mangrove ecosystems.
Kaligis, Erly Y +2 more
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Record of some Marine Crabs(Crustacea: Decapoda) from San Hlan coastal beach, Launglon District,Tanintharyi Region [PDF]
The present work aims to describe the current status of the marine water crab species along San Hlan seashore of Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region. The study period lasted from January 2018 to July 2018.Monthly visit was conducted and distribution of
Thein Gi Thein
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Brachyuran crabs of Gulf of Mannar [PDF]
Coral reef ecosystems are tropical, shallow water marine ecosystems, largely restricted to ttJe area between the latitudes 300N and 300S of equator. Even though, they occupy less than 0.2 % of the ocean floor, they contain perhaps 25% of the ocean's ...
Jeyabaskaran, R +2 more
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The Impact Behaviour of Crab Carapaces in Relation to Morphology [PDF]
Brachyuran crab carapaces are protective, impact-resistant exoskeletons with elaborate material microstructures. Though several research efforts have been made to characterise the physical, material and mechanical properties of the crab carapace, there ...
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