PROCESSES IN MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS II PROBLEM SET 1. BIOLOGICAL INTERACTION During our Field Trip to the Cairns Airport Mangrove Boardwalk on 7th August‚ 2013‚ I observed a distinct distribution pattern in the locations of the Orange-Clawed Fiddler Crabs (Uca coarctata). Upon further investigation‚ I noticed that the larger males of the species (easily identifiable as those with one large claw) colonised the open areas located beside the Middle Creek viewing platforms‚ that were in full sun for a larger
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snails have several predators‚ but one of the main ones it the green crab. The green crab is not native to North America‚ instead it was introduced during the 1800’s via ships arriving at Cape Cod from Europe (Washington Dep.). These crabs have caused many problems‚ they rapidly spread and they are theorized to have caused the major decline in “soft shell fishery”. This experiment was used to study and understand the impact green crabs have on the periwinkle snail population as well as observe any evolutionary
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without a host; therefore‚ lice have developed many adaptations that help them stay in close contact with their host. There are three types of human lice: The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitas)‚ the body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus)‚ and the crab louse (Pthirus pubis). Anoplurans are wingless insects. Each leg is equipped with a single claw. Lice usually use their claw to grab and hold onto hair shafts. Their abdomens are distinctly longer than wide. Their thoracic segments are fused
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Also known as "beautiful swimmer‚" the blue crab is one of the more resilient of Chesapeake species‚ but its fate depends on many factors. With the drastic decline of the Bay’s oysters‚ watermen began extending their crabbing efforts much later into the fall‚ the time they would normally have shifted to oystering. A decade later‚ the blue crab population has been cut in half! Many locals have made a career out of harvesting its seafood‚ and the annual harvest and many of its other attractions bring
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Guests to Japan may spot an animal resembling a spider. This creature is the spider crab‚ a Japanese member of the Inachidae family. The Japanese spider crab is a threatened species‚ terrorized by humans eating them. Albeit not the heaviest‚ the Japanese spider crab is the biggest known living arthropod. The very much calcified carapace is just around 37 centimeters in length‚ HOWEVER grown-up examples can be about 4 meters in length from one tip of one to the next cheliped When extended separated
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Phillips Foods‚ Inc. – Introducing King Crab to the Trade Executive Summary: The Phillips Foods‚ Inc.‚ case discusses target marketing for specialty seafood. Phillips Foods‚ Inc. was founded in 1914 by Augustus Phillips on Hoopers Island‚ Maryland. Phillips had developed a reputation for fresh seafood caught and sold locally. By 2006‚ Phillips Foods had three business units that were generating profits and became one of the largest seafood businesses in the United States. The restaurant
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#1 Emerita Analoga Prior to knowing anything about Emerita analoga (sand crab)‚ I personally was unaware of anything so tiny and in fact microscopic for the first part of life to be a) so fascinating‚ and b) playing an important role in our eco-system/marine life. Besides the information from my lab experiment using the Scientific Method and ample observation‚ I still found myself questioning more the ‘why’ of sand crabs and their relation(s) to the eco-system/marine life in either a positive or
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bringing the seafood to the party.” While looking over at Stella like an infatuated school boy he explained‚ “We are going to a potluck-cookout. Camping gear is stored in the cabin of the boat. Stella wants to get a fire going on the sand and have crab for dinner while we watch the fireworks. She packed lemons‚ butter‚ and a salad to accompany. Others will bring burgers‚ sausages‚ and beers.” He clapped and rubbed his hands while emphatically blurting‚ “My mouth is watering already!” He continued
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Virginia Beach‚ Virginia • The Bay ’s width ranges from 4 miles near Aberdeen‚ Maryland‚ to 30 miles near Cape Charles‚ Virginia Major Components Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem Biotic Components (Living) • • • • • • 350 species of fish Crabs Shellfish Birds Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians (Bay stat) Abiotic Components (Non-living) • • • • • Water Quality Sunlight Weather Soil Air (pollution) Current Human Impact on Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem Air Pollution
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continued existence. Invertebrates like squid‚ jellyfish‚ or crabs use their unique adaptations that provide protection‚ a food source‚ or advantageous physical structures to thrive in their ecosystem. For instance‚ there is a particularly large jellyfish found at about -1‚000 meters that is fluorescent. This fluorescence can be used as a form of protection
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