ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
copepods
;
egg-production
;
egg mortality
;
distribution
;
phenology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Data on fecundity and egg mortality of neritic copepods were collected in various seasons, areas and under various hydrographical conditions. On a seasonal basis variations in fecundity (F) were related to temperature rather than to the abundance of phytoplankton (P). However, a strong correlation between F and P was evident when water column stability varied horisontally or temporally (i.e. at a tidal front or subsequent to a storm). Estimated specific egg-mortalities were variable and occasionally very severe, up to 9.1 d−1, implying that down to 10−4% of the eggs survive to hatching. The implications for phenology and distribution of copepods are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00026308
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