ISSN:
1432-1793
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The habitat, density and growth rate for an intertidal population of Concholepas concholepas (Bruguière, 1789) were studied at Las Cruces, Chile (Lat. 33°30′S; Long. 71°38′W) during 1977–1978. The growth rate (3.67 mm month-1) was determined in a newly settled group, whose average length was 11.3 mm, and whose age was estimated at 3 months. The densities found ranged between 1.1 and 107.3 “locos” m-2. Based on these results, the time of settlement of C. concholepas was calculated; capsule deposition, maximum maturity and recruitment reported by other authors for different localities are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00392976