Title: Combined effects of temperature and salinity on the survival and duration of larval stages of Paguruscriniticornis (Dana) (Crustacea, Paguridae)
Abstract: Abstract The combined effects of temperature and salinity on the survival rates and duration of moulting cycles of Pagurus criniticornis (Dana) larvae were examined. Best survival to the first crab was obtained in the combination 25%. salinity and 25°C. Larvae were less tolerant of the upper (55% S, 35°C) than lower temperature and salinity extremes (15%. S, 15°C), although a temperature increase of 20 to 30°C increased the range of salinity tolerance. Salinity also influenced temperature tolerance with thermal limits being wider at 25 and 35 than at 45%. S. Rearing temperature had a marked effect on the developmental rate. Increased temperature reduced the time required to complete each larval stage and consequently that to attain the first crab stage. In all salinities the most rapid development was obtained at 30°C.
Publication Year: 1986
Publication Date: 1986-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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