Early life history of Syngnathus abaster

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2006

Autores

Silva, K (Autor) Outra; Monteiro, NM (Autor) Outra; Almada, VC (Autor) Outra; Vieira, MN (Autor) FCUP

Revista

Título: Journal of Fish Biology

Vol. 68

Páginas: 80-86

ISSN: 0022-1112

Editora: Wiley-Blackwell

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 25 Citações

Scopus - 24 Citações

Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências agrárias > Agricultura, silvicultura e pescas

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-004-Q3X

DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2005.00878.x

Abstract (EN): The embryonic and larval development of the pipefish Syngnathus abaster is described, based on ex situ observations. The full development sequence lasted 24-32 days (at 18-19 degrees C), which was shortened to 21 days at higher temperatures (21-22 degrees C). Newborn juveniles, with a uniform dark brown colouration, immediately assumed a benthic spatial distribution. This vertical distribution pattern remained unchanged at least during the first 4 weeks, after the release from the marsupium. The apparent absence of a pelagic life phase might have important repercussions in terms of population connectivity given increasing fragmentation and degradation of the eelgrass habitat in the species' range. (c) 2006 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 7