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Growth and longevity of the spider crab Libinia ferreirae (Majoidea, Epialtidae)

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Author(s):
Geslaine Rafaela Lemos Gonçalves [1] ; Lizandra Fernandes Miazaki [2] ; Eduardo Antonio Bolla Junior ; Raphael Cezar Grabowski [4] ; Rogério Caetano da Costa [5] ; Antonio Leão Castilho [6]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] São Paulo State University. Institute of Bioscience of Botucatu. Zoology Department - Brasil
[2] São Paulo State University. Faculty of Sciences of Bauru. Biological Science Department - Brasil
[4] São Paulo State University. Institute of Bioscience of Botucatu. Zoology Department - Brasil
[5] São Paulo State University. Faculty of Sciences of Bauru. Biological Science Department - Brasil
[6] São Paulo State University. Institute of Bioscience of Botucatu. Zoology Department - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Nauplius; v. 28, 2020-02-17.
Abstract

Abstract We estimated the growth parameters of the spider crab, Libinia ferreirae (age, asymptotic size and growth rate) using the von Bertalanffy growth equation model. We obtained nine cohorts for female carapace asymptotic width (CW∞) = 64.32 mm, growth coefficient (day-1) (k) = 0.0027 e t0= 0.77 days) and seven for males (CW∞ = 81.93 mm, k= 0.0021 e t0= 0.49 days). The longevity for males was higher than that for females, estimated 2,156 days (5.91 years) and 1,706 days (4.68 years), respectively. The growth curves for males and females differed (F = 34.67 e p < 0.001). Males reached gonadal maturity before morphometric maturity and occurred at 8.8 and 16.6 months of life, respectively. Females reach gonad and morphometric maturity synchronously and this was estimated to occur at about 11.42 months of life. These crabs invest a great amount of energy in growth during a brief period of their development until reaching the terminal moult. This growth strategy would bring less wear to the organism and consequently a greater longevity. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/00105-3 - Application of the isotopic mixing models in the ecology to trophic structure of the spider crab Libinia ferreirae (Decapoda: Majoidea)
Grantee:Geslaine Rafaela Lemos Gonçalves
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 14/13770-1 - Population ecology of Libinia ferreirae (Brachyura: Majoidea) in Southeastern coast of Brazil
Grantee:Geslaine Rafaela Lemos Gonçalves
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 18/01659-0 - Ecology and trophic structure of the spider crab Libinia ferreirae (Decapoda: Majoidea) on the south Coast of São Paulo
Grantee:Geslaine Rafaela Lemos Gonçalves
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 10/50188-8 - Decapod crustaceans: multi-disciplinary characterization of the sea biodiversity of the State of São Paulo (taxonomy, spermiotaxonomy, molecular biology and population dynamics)
Grantee:Fernando Luis Medina Mantelatto
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants