Distribution pattern and habitat shifts during ontogeny of the blue swimming crab, Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Brachyura, Portunidae)
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Abstract
This study determined the distribution and ontogenetic habitat shifts of Portunus pelagicus in coastal habitats in Thailand. Samples were collected by gill nets and traps, at six study sites during May 2013 and September 2014. It was found that, in the bay, the catches from both gears were significantly influenced by depth (
Résumé
Cette étude a déterminé la distribution et les changements d’habitats ontogénétiques de Portunus pelagicus dans les zones côtières de Thaïlande. Les échantillons ont été collectés par des filets et des nasses à crabes, sur six sites de mai 2013 à septembre 2014. Il a été trouvé que, dans la baie, les prises par les deux méthodes ont été significativement influencées par la profondeur (
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Distribution pattern and habitat shifts during ontogeny of the blue swimming crab, Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Brachyura, Portunidae)
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Abstract
This study determined the distribution and ontogenetic habitat shifts of Portunus pelagicus in coastal habitats in Thailand. Samples were collected by gill nets and traps, at six study sites during May 2013 and September 2014. It was found that, in the bay, the catches from both gears were significantly influenced by depth (
Résumé
Cette étude a déterminé la distribution et les changements d’habitats ontogénétiques de Portunus pelagicus dans les zones côtières de Thaïlande. Les échantillons ont été collectés par des filets et des nasses à crabes, sur six sites de mai 2013 à septembre 2014. Il a été trouvé que, dans la baie, les prises par les deux méthodes ont été significativement influencées par la profondeur (
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