Biomass and density of the crab Bottiella niceforei (Schmitt & Pretzmann, 1968) (Crustacea, Decapoda, Trichodactilydae) from three pools of Carichuano Creek (Guasare, Venezuela)

Studies about the river crab from Latin America are limited to a few taxonomic works. In order to learn more about the ecology of this crab, this study determined the biomass and density of Bottiella niceforei from three pools in Carichuano Creek, Venezuela. Individuals were trapped between June 200...

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Main Authors: Raúl Enrique Pirela, José Elí Rincón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2012-06-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume252/45a52.pdf