Environmental regulation of the burrow depth distribution of the sand-beach amphipod Talitrus saltator |
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| Authors: | John A Williams |
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| Institution: | Department of Oceanography, The University, Southampton SO9 5NH, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | The diurnal burrow depth distribution of Talitrus saltator, a sand-beach talitrid amphipod was examined in relation to moisture content and temperature profiles of the substrate. Individuals burrow to depths maintaining a moisture content of between 2·0 and 4·0% irrespective of the temperature profile, and therefore burrow depth is suggested to be regulated primarily by the requirements of the amphipods for an optimal humidity environment. |
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| Keywords: | Amphipoda burrowing sand beaches substrates diurnal variations Isle of Man |
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