Effect of temperature on the microdistribution of the isopod Sphaeroma rugicauda from a saltmarsh habitat
Marsden, I.D. (1976). Effect of temperature on the microdistribution of the isopod Sphaeroma rugicauda from a saltmarsh habitat. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 38(2): 117-128. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00390765
In: Marine Biology: International Journal on Life in Oceans and Coastal Waters. Springer: Heidelberg; Berlin. ISSN 0025-3162; e-ISSN 1432-1793, more
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Sphaeroma rugicauda Leach, 1814 [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
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The saltmarsh isopod Sphaeroma rugicauda (Leach) is subjected to widespread diurnal and seasonal temperature fluctuations under natural conditions. Laboratory studies on its activity show that there is a relationship between behaviour activity and exposure temperature between 2.5° and 25°C. Although S. rugicauda has no complex metabolic adaptations, this isopod is able to maintain a rate of aerial oxygen consumption which is similar to that in water within the temperature range 5° to 25°C. The responses of S. rugicauda to changes in environmental temperature are discussed in relation to the seasonal microdistribution of the isopod in the salt-marsh habitat. |
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