A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing

A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing

Stygobromus allegheniensis Holsinger, 1967 (Allegheny Cave Amphipod) is a troglobiotic crustacean commonly found in caves of the Northeast United States. We describe several new populations from the unique tectonic Ice Caves found in the Shawangunk Ridge in New York, USA. Results also show that desp...

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Main Authors: Luis Espinasa, Alex McCahill, Amber Kavanagh, Jordi Espinasa, Alyssa Scott, Amy Cahill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2015-06-01
Series:Subterranean Biology
Online Access:http://subtbiol.pensoft.net/lib/ajax_srv/article_elements_srv.php?action=download_pdf&item_id=4733
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spelling doaj-e4d8c92a952e4126bef1e7a9b42a67dd2020-11-24T22:32:04ZengPensoft PublishersSubterranean Biology1768-14481314-26152015-06-01159510410.3897/subtbiol.15.47334733A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezingLuis EspinasaAlex McCahillAmber KavanaghJordi EspinasaAlyssa ScottAmy CahillStygobromus allegheniensis Holsinger, 1967 (Allegheny Cave Amphipod) is a troglobiotic crustacean commonly found in caves of the Northeast United States. We describe several new populations from the unique tectonic Ice Caves found in the Shawangunk Ridge in New York, USA. Results also show that despite being an eyeless species, it can detect particular wavelengths of light and individuals display scotophilia, a preference for darkness. Finally, the Ice Caves pose a challenge to any aquatic troglobiont; in the winter months, the Ice Caves freeze and the floor and walls become covered in solid ice. Our results show that S. allegheniensis may seek warmer waters within the cave, but can also survive being frozen in solid ice.http://subtbiol.pensoft.net/lib/ajax_srv/article_elements_srv.php?action=download_pdf&item_id=4733
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author Luis Espinasa
Alex McCahill
Amber Kavanagh
Jordi Espinasa
Alyssa Scott
Amy Cahill
spellingShingle Luis Espinasa
Alex McCahill
Amber Kavanagh
Jordi Espinasa
Alyssa Scott
Amy Cahill
A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing
Subterranean Biology
author_facet Luis Espinasa
Alex McCahill
Amber Kavanagh
Jordi Espinasa
Alyssa Scott
Amy Cahill
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title A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing
title_short A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing
title_full A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing
title_fullStr A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing
title_full_unstemmed A troglobitic amphipod in the Ice Caves of the Shawangunk Ridge: Behavior and resistance to freezing
title_sort troglobitic amphipod in the ice caves of the shawangunk ridge: behavior and resistance to freezing
publisher Pensoft Publishers
series Subterranean Biology
issn 1768-1448
1314-2615
publishDate 2015-06-01
description Stygobromus allegheniensis Holsinger, 1967 (Allegheny Cave Amphipod) is a troglobiotic crustacean commonly found in caves of the Northeast United States. We describe several new populations from the unique tectonic Ice Caves found in the Shawangunk Ridge in New York, USA. Results also show that despite being an eyeless species, it can detect particular wavelengths of light and individuals display scotophilia, a preference for darkness. Finally, the Ice Caves pose a challenge to any aquatic troglobiont; in the winter months, the Ice Caves freeze and the floor and walls become covered in solid ice. Our results show that S. allegheniensis may seek warmer waters within the cave, but can also survive being frozen in solid ice.
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