Clustering behavior of hermit crabs (Decapoda, Anomura) in an interdital rocky shore at São Sebastião, Southeastern Brazil

The clustering behavior and cluster composition of hermit crabs as well as the patterns of shell utilization of clustered and scattered individuals were studied. This study was conducted in the intertidal region of Grande Beach, São Sebastião, southeastern Brazil. Samples were taken both in randomiz...

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Main Author: TURRA,A. (author)
Other Authors: LEITE,F. P. P. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2000
Subjects:
Hermit crabs
clustering behavior
Clibanarius antillensis
shell utilization
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71082000000100006
Country:Brazil
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