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Neustonic patch of Moreiradromia antillensis (Stimpson, 1859) (Crustacea: Brachyura: Dromiidae) megalopae over the shelf-break: evidence of synchronism in pre-settlement larval pool
This study reports for the first time patches of Moreiradromia antillensis megalopa in superficial waters over the shelf-break and addresses their relevance as evidence of synchronism in the planktonic larval pool. Patches were registered during a plankton survey conducted between 13o and 22o S, over the shelf break in the central coast of Brazil.
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Sponge crab, Decapod larvae, Patchiness, Brazilian Coast
Este estudo relata pela primeira vez, manchas de megalopas de Moreiradromia antillensis em águas superficiais da plataforma e discute sua relevância como evidência de sincronismo na formação de pool larval. Manchas foram registradas em estudo do plâncton entre 13° e 22° S, sobre a quebra de plataforma na Costa Central do Brasil.
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(2021). Neustonic patch of Moreiradromia antillensis (Stimpson, 1859) (Crustacea: Brachyura: Dromiidae) megalopae over the shelf-break: evidence of synchronism in pre-settlement larval pool. Pan-American Journal of Aquatic Sciences. 16 (3). 231 (6p.). https://doi.org/10.54451/PanamJAS.16.3.231, https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00742/85409/