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Effectiveness of the caudal spine as a defense mechanism in Keratella cochlearis (1993)

Conde-Porcuna, José M. ; Morales-Baquero, R. ; Cruz-Pizarro, L.

Springer

Hydrobiologia 255-256 (1993), S. 283-287

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ISSN: 1573-5117

Keywords: predation ; defense mechanism ; Rotifera ; zooplankton

Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Topics: Biology

Notes: Abstract The temporal distribution of spined and unspined forms of Keratella cochlearis in Cubillas reservoir during an annual cycle, and the stomach contents of Asplanchna girodi, were studied. The results suggest that the length of the caudal spine plays a critical role in the defense against predation by Asplanchna girodi. Short-spined forms showed a higher susceptibility to predation than unspined forms, which may have important consequencies for spine length variation in Keratella cochlearis populations.

Type of Medium: Electronic Resource

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00025850

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