The relation of fundamental abiotic factors on spawning behavior of the Horseshoe Crab, Limulus polyphemus.
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Authors
Klug, Zachary T.
Issue Date
2008
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Presentation
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en_US
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Abstract
Spawning activity of a species can be a good indicator of
the progress and direction that the population is heading.
Optimal conditions for spawning activity are, at this time,
unknown for the horseshoe crab, L. polyphemus. By
measuring spawning abundance in various conditions the
optimal environment for spawning activity could be found.
Horseshoe crab spawning activity in correlation with
salinity, water temperature, and moon phase, were all
measured. The conditions in which the greatest
abundance was observed are considered optimal
conditions for spawning. Highest abundance was
observed at a salinity of 22 ppt, water temperature of 37
°C, and during full and new moon periods.
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Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College.
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