Observations of coral-dwelling gall crabs (Cryptochiridae) in the intertidal zone of Odo Beach (Okinawa, Japan)
The intertidal zone, situated between the boundary of low and high tide, is a hostile zone. Fluctuating tides result in periods of submergence by seawater followed by exposure to air, as well as a constant physical barrage from moving waters and freshwater inundation. Nonetheless diverse assemblages...
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University of the Ryukyus
2017
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