Interference competition as a key determinant for spatial distribution of mangrove crabs

Interference competition as a key determinant for spatial distribution of mangrove crabs

Abstract Background The spatial distribution of mangrove crabs has been commonly associated with tree zonation and abiotic factors such as ground temperature and soil granulometry. Conversely, no studies were designed to investigate the role of competition for resources and predation in shaping crab...

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Main Authors: Stefano Cannicci, Marco Fusi, Filippo Cimó, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas, Sara Fratini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Subjects:
Sesarmid crabs
Aggressive behaviour
Distribution patterns
Indo-Pacific mangroves
Environmental factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-018-0164-1

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