Observations on an association between the dexaminid amphipod polycheria sntarctica f. scanthopoda and its sscidian host distaplia cylindrica

James B. McClintock; Margaret O. Amsler; Gil Koplovitz; Charles D. Amsler; Bill J. Baker

doi:10.1651/09-3146.1

Observations on an association between the dexaminid amphipod polycheria sntarctica f. scanthopoda and its sscidian host distaplia cylindrica

James B. McClintock, Margaret O. Amsler, Gil Koplovitz, Charles D. Amsler, Bill J. Baker

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Abstract

The Antarctic circumpolar ascidian Distaplia cylindrica harbors individuals of the amphipod Polycheria antarctica form acanthopoda that live in domiciles excavated by the amphipod. There was no evidence this amphipod consumed its host ascidian tissues. This burrowing association with D. cylindrica may provide an important structural or chemical refuge from prospective fish predators.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	605-608
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Crustacean Biology
Volume	29
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1651/09-3146.1
State	Published - 1 Nov 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Amphipoda
Antarctica
Ascidian association
Dexaminidae

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Aquatic Science

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Observations on an association between the dexaminid amphipod polycheria sntarctica f. scanthopoda and its sscidian host distaplia cylindrica

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