Osmoregulation and spatial distribution in four species of mysid shrimps

P Webb; T Wooldridge; Thomas Schlacher

doi:10.1016/S0300-9629(96)00235-6

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Osmoregulation and spatial distribution in four species of mysid shrimps

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Osmoregulation and spatial distribution in four species of mysid shrimps

P Webb, T Wooldridge and Thomas Schlacher

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A, Vol.117(4), pp.427-431

1997

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0300-9629(96)00235-6

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Abstract

distribution

estuary

mysids

osmoregulation

salinity

sediment

South Africa

species

This study investigates the osmoregulatory capacities of four mysid species, viz. Mesopodopsis wooldridgei, Rhopalophthalmus terranatalis, and Gastrosaccus brevifissura which occur in different zones along salinity gradients in southern African estuaries, and the psammophilic, surf-zone mysid, Gastrosaccus psammodytes. All four species maintain body fluid concentrations at species-specific levels over a range of environmental salinities. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) indicated no statistical difference in body fluid concentrations among juveniles, immatures, males, and females for M. wooldridgei, R. terranatalis, and G. brevifissura. Available information suggests that biological and physical factors other than salinity are more important in determining spatial distribution of these four species in coastal waters.

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Title: Osmoregulation and spatial distribution in four species of mysid shrimps
Authors: P Webb (Author) - University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
T Wooldridge (Author) - University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Thomas Schlacher (Author) - University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Publication details: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A, Vol.117(4), pp.427-431
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Date published: 1997
DOI: 10.1016/S0300-9629(96)00235-6
ISSN: 0300-9629
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449897502621
Output Type: Journal article

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