Publication Date:
2021-06-27
Description:
The larval development of the semiterrestrial sesarmid mangrove crab Neosarmarium trispinosum was studied under laboratory conditions at salinities 0-35%o and constant temperatures of 20-30°C. The larval development consists of five zoeal stages and a megalopa. Larvae survived to the first crab stage at salinities between 15 and 35%o with different percentages. At 0, 5 and 10%o, the larvae died within 12-18 hours without moulting to subsequent stages. The highest survival rate was recorded at 20-25%o and 25-30°C with shortest development duration to the first crab stage ranging from 24-28 days. At the highest salinity (35%o), survival rate was gradually decreased with increasing development duration. There were significant differences (P〈O.Ol) found in the development period among the tested salinities. Results of this study suggest that the larvae of N. trispinosum develop in estuarine water and recruit to the mangrove swamp at the megalopa stage, where they spend the rest of their lives.
Keywords:
Biology
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Fisheries
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Mangrove crab
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Neosarmatium trispinosum
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Larval development
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
article
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
83-92
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