scholarly journals Orientation and external morphology of burrows of the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus (Crustacea: Brachyura: Ucididae)

2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 1117-1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila M.H. dos Santos ◽  
Marcelo A.A. Pinheiro ◽  
Gustavo Y. Hattori
Keyword(s):  
Larval Dispersal ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Laguncularia Racemosa ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Differential Growth ◽  
Ucides Cordatus ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of the present study was to characterize the external morphology and the orientation of burrows constructed by the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus. Data were obtained from two mangrove forests of similar vegetation dominance (Laguncularia racemosa) but differing in flooding heights. These mangroves were located near Barra de Icapara, Iguape City (SP), Brazil, (24°50′36″S–47°59′53′W). A total of 221 burrows were examined (120 on the high mangrove and 101 on the low mangrove). External morphology of the burrows was recorded by photographs for categorization and description. The directions of the burrow openings were recorded using a geological compass and the declivities of the ducts were measured with a clinometer. Females constructed 70.8% at Site A and 69.4% at Site B of the occupied burrows with the opening facing the margin of the river (P < 0.001), whilst males showed no significant difference in the burrow orientation (P > 0.05) at either site. In females, the tendency for burrow orientation possibly has a reproductive connotation as larval dispersal may be favoured and enhanced by the tides. Four groups of distinct tracks related to the morphotypes and developmental stages of U. cordatus were observed. No sediment constructions associated with the burrows were recorded for this species. Declivity of the burrows from juveniles was lower than from adults (P < 0.05), probably caused by the differential growth of the chelipeds in this species.

Temporal variation in the weight-size relationship of the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus L. (Decapoda: Ucididae) in relation to its life cycle phases

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos de Miranda Leão Leite ◽  
Cynthia Yuri Ogawa ◽  
Carla Ferreira Rezende ◽  
José Roberto Feitosa Silva
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Total Weight ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Annual Life Cycle ◽  
Ucides Cordatus ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between weight and size of individuals can be used to evaluate the status of a population, which is particularly useful for natural populations that are being exploited. Ucides cordatus occurs on the Atlantic coast of the American continent, from Florida (USA) to Santa Catarina (Brazil). This species is economically very important, most of all in the Northeastern area of Brazil, as well as in the Dominican Republic and Suriname. The objective of this study was to analyze life phases (‘fattening’, ‘matumba’, ‘milk-crab’, ‘maturation’ and ‘walking’) by use of the weight-length relationships, as well as temporal variations in this condition factor for each sex of U. cordatus. For this purpose, individuals were sampled monthly for twenty-four months at the Jaguaribe River estuary, Ceará State, Northeastern Brazil. The relationship between total weight and cephalothorax width was established using regression analysis, adjusted by a power equation. The dynamics of the condition factor were analyzed for each sex using the variation of its averages related to annual life cycle; this was done for each of the previously-mentioned phases. The relationship between total weight and cephalothorax width showed an isometric growth in males and negative allometric growth in females suggesting that, for the same reference size, males are heavier than females. When considering the average of the female condition factors, these were greater than those for males during the annual life cycle, except during the ‘maturation’ phase, which is the phase with a higher demand of energetic reserves for males. Annual variation of the condition factor in females presented no significant difference.

scholarly journals Status of the population structure of the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus (Decapoda: Ocypodidae) on the Piraquê-açu River estuary, Espírito Santo, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita de Cássia Conti ◽  
Rosebel Cunha Nalesso
Keyword(s):  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Ucides Cordatus ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Crab Density ◽  
The Mean

The land crab Ucides cordatus is a keystone species of neotropical mangrove forests and an important resource of the artisanal fisheries. The spatial and temporal distribution of U. cordatus in the mangrove area of the Piraquê-açu river estuary was determined following a longitudinal estuarine salinity gradient (lower, middle, upper estuary) and along the vertical intertidal gradient. The numbers of open and closed burrows were counted monthly on fixed transects, the inhabiting crabs were caught, sexed and the carapace width measured, during 1 year. The mean crab density was 2.5 ind.m-². The highest crab density (3.9 ind.m-²), linked to high numbers of juvenile crabs, was found on the upper estuary and correlated with lower salinities. High intertidal levels had higher crab densities than lower intertidal levels, except in the upper estuary. Males were smaller than females; the mean carapace width of the population was 4.89 cm, below the minimum legal harvesting size (6 cm). The predominance of females over males at some sites (especially close to villages) brought out the advanced level of overfishing of this U. cordatus population and highlights the urgent need of management actions.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KARAKTERISTIK HABITAT MANGROVE TERHADAP KEPADATAN KEPITING ( SCYLLA SERRATA ) DI PANTAI UTARA KABUPATEN DEMAK, JAWA TENGAH

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Roni Haposan Sipayung
Keyword(s):  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Scylla Serrata ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Vegetation Density ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mangrove Vegetation ◽  
Crab Density

Rehabilitation of mangrove forests is very important to maintain ecosystem stability and increase the productivity of mangrove forests. The success of mangrove forest rehabilitation can be seen by the density of mangrove vegetation and the increase in mangrove crabs. Mangrove crab is the main commodity for farming communities because in addition to playing an important role in the mangrove ecosystem, it also has high economic value so it needs to be developed to increase people's income. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the density of mangrove vegetation and crab density in different planting years and the effect of mangrove habitat characteristics on crab density. The research was conducted in three different planting years, namely 2003, 2005, and 2006. Each planting year consisted of a front zone, a middle zone and a back zone. In each zone a measuring plot with a size of 5 m x 5 m was made to collect data on vegetation density, temperature, mud thickness, salinity, acidity, and dissolved oxygen (DO). Then in the 5 m x 5 m plot, a 1 m x 1 m plot was made to collect data on the number of crabs. Data analysis used regression equation and ANOVA difference test. The results showed that the highest vegetation density was in the back zone of the 2006 planting year with a density of 2160 individuals/ha, while the highest density of crabs was in the 2005 planting year with a density of 12111.11 individuals/ha. Regression analysis showed the effect of temperature, mud thickness and salinity variables on crab density with the equation Y = 3.447 - 0.044X1 - 0.009X2 - 0.230X3 with R = 0.809. In the different ANOVA test, only the thickness of the mud had a significant difference at three years of planting (0.00 < 0.05).

scholarly journals Health State, morphological characterization and biometric parameters in the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus Linnaeus, 1763 (Brachyura: Ocypodidae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e47430
Author(s):  
Pedro Alexandre Valentim-Neto ◽  
Tereza Cristina Vasconcelos Gesteira
Keyword(s):  
Rainy Season ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Opportunistic Pathogen ◽  
Abnormal Behavior ◽  
Health State ◽  
Ucides Cordatus ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Significant Difference

The crab Ucides cordatus is an important feature of mangroves in the North and Northeast of Brazil. In 2002 a large mortality was reported on this species in the Jaguaribe River Estuary. In order to investigate the possible causes specimens were collected monthly between May 2002 and December 2003 at five sites: Fortim (E1), Fortim (E2), Cumbe (E3) Aracati (E4) and Guajiru (E5). The mangrove structure and environmental parameters (salinity, pH, temperature and DO) were also evaluated. Water was collected for suspended solids analysis, BOD and nutrient levels. Salinity decreased in the rainy season, with no significant variation of pH and temperature. Dissolved oxygen levels had a mean of 5.7 mg L-1. Suspended solids increased at site E4, with BOD varying at E1 and E2 during the dry season. The same was observed at sites E1, E2 and E3 during the rainy season. Ammonia levels at E1 and E2 and phosphorus in all seasons, increased with rain events. Four lines of investigation were adopted: biometry, histology, hematology, and bioassay. There was no significant difference between animals in biometrics and histology showed no cellular alterations. However, hematology showed a significant difference between the E1 and E3 sites due to depletion in the number of hemocytes in E1, probably in response to environmental impacts. This can lead to poor immunity, leading to opportunistic pathogen infections such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. The bioassay showing no abnormal behavior or mortality. The structure the of mangrove was developed in all areas, except in E5 which served as a control site, with significant environmental stress with high levels of herbivorous growth (> 50%) and a salinity of around 50 ‰. It is believed that the mortality of the crabs was an occasional occurrence, probably due to toxin production by some fungal organism.

scholarly journals Bioecology of the crab Ucides cordatus (Crustacea, Decapoda) in mangroves influenced by the Amazon River, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kárlia Dalla Santa Amaral ◽  
Inácia Maria Vieira ◽  
Frederico Moreira Osório ◽  
Joana D'arc Mauricio Rocha ◽  
Jô de Farias Lima
Keyword(s):  
Stage Iv ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Brazilian Coast ◽  
Linear Measurements ◽  
Fishery Resource ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Ucides Cordatus ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Significant Difference

The mangrove crab (Ucides cordatus) is a valuable fishery resource, overfished along the Brazilian coast. This study aimed to obtain bioecological data on this crab along the coast of the State of Amapá. Six bimonthly samplings were conducted between December 2008 and January 2010. Transects were used to estimate the density (burrows m-2) and population abundance (individuals m-2). All the animals were subjected to biometrics, with females being classified according to their stage of gonadal maturation. The mean density (1.09 burrows m-2) and abundance (0.31 individuals m-2) were influenced by the climate with the highest values in summer (1.17 burrows m-2 and 0.34 individuals m-2). The male to female ratio was 1.38:1 showing significant difference in the proportion of sexes. The individuals showed sexual dimorphism, with linear measurements significantly higher in males. The sampled animals also had larger carapace length and width (CL and CW) compared to crabs studied in other Brazilian states. There was a positive relationship between CW and CL and individual weight (IW) and CW for males (R² = 0.83 and 0.90) and females (R² = 0.79 and 0.84). The growth was negative allometric (CL increases to a lesser extent than CW) for both sexes. The highest frequency of ovigerous females (78%) and in maturation stage IV (38%) occurred in the CW size class between 59.8 and 67.5 mm. The peak of mature females occurred in May and August, showing a reproductive period different from those in other Brazilian states.

scholarly journals Contamination in newly hatched larvae of the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus and a new perspective about trace elements transport

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-55
Author(s):  
Eduardo Almeida ◽  
Vinícius Kütter ◽  
Emmanoel Silva-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Ucides Cordatus ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Newly Hatched Larvae ◽  
New Perspective

Mangroves are relevant ecosystems due to their ecological role, economic use, and social importance. One of the most abundant and important species in Brazilian mangroves is the exploited crab Ucides cordatus. This study focuses on this species and the aim was to evaluate the concentration of trace elements in the hepatopancreas of ovigerous females, eggs (pre-hatching and hatching stages), and for the first time, in newly hatched larvae. Ovigerous females were captured in two Southeastern Brazil mangroves (Guanabara Bay and Paraíba do Sul River’s secondary estuary) and spawning was held in spawning tanks, in the laboratory. Some females were not taken to the tanks, but they were frozen right after collection. There was no significant difference in trace element concentration between these females and those kept in the spawning tanks. Both essential and non-essential trace elements were detected in newly hatched larvae. Comparing with the adult female, the elements Zn, Cu, and Mn showed the highest concentrations in larvae and eggs. Vanadium, Cr, and Mn concentrations were significantly higher in hatching eggs than observed in newly hatched larvae, indicating the retention of elements in the eggshell. Considering the V (0.17 - 1.17 μg.g−1 dry weight), Cu (14.1 - 41.1 μg.g−1 dry weight), and Zn (235.4 - 263.9 μg.g−1 dry weight) concentrations in newly hatched larvae, with the same order of magnitude observed in suspended particulate matter (SPM) and sediments in suspension, the planktonic larval dispersion could result in the transport of elements beyond the mangrove, and their introduction in coastal waters.

Larval dispersal of Pocillopora damicornis at high latitude coral communities

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Hanny Tioho
Keyword(s):  
Larval Dispersal ◽  
Scleractinian Coral ◽  
Pocillopora Damicornis ◽  
Northern Limit ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Coral Communities ◽  
Limited Dispersal ◽  
Dispersal Distances ◽  
Latitudinal Range ◽  
Outer Area

In order to elucidate the patterns of dispersal in scleractinian coral Pocillopora damicornis near the northern limit of its latitudinal range, a total of 50 colonies (15-25 cm in diameter) of this coral were collected from Ooshima Island, Japan, and transplanted within one hour to the area of Satsuki, where they were not present before. Three concentric areas were established such as; the parental area (PA), intermediate area (IA) and outer area (OA). A total of 831 new corals were found in 1997 while 54.3% of these occurred in PA, 30.5% in IA and 15.1% in OA. In 1998, 52.3% of recruits settled in PA, 30.5% in IA and 17.2% in OA. A significant difference in the density of recruits was found among three areas, but recruit density was not significantly different between years and there was no interaction between area and year. There was no significant difference in the number of recruits among different directions, indicating no tendency for larvae to be concentrated in one particular direction. The present study suggests that the planulae of P. damicornis have limited dispersal distances at high-latitudes© Untuk menjelaskan pola penyebaran karang scleractinia Pocillopora damicornis yang berada di batas Utara penyebarannya, total 50 koloni (15-25 cm) dari karang ini dikumpulkan dari Pulau Ooshima, Jepang, dan di transplantasikan dalam waktu satu jam ke daerah Satsuki yang tidak ditemukan jenis ini. Tiga daerah ditetapkan yaitu, Daerah Induk (PA), Daerah Tengah (IA), dan Daerah Luar (OA). Sebanyak 831 karang baru ditemukan pada tahun 1997, sementara 54,3% ditemukan di PA, 30,5% di IA dan 15,1% di OA. Pada tahun 1998, 52,3% ditemukan di PA, 30,5% di IA, dan 17,2% di OA. Ditemukan perbedaan yang signifikan untuk kepadatan antara ketiga daerah tersebut, tetapi tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antar tahun dan tidak ada interaksi antara daerah dan tahun. Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam jumlah pada arah yang berbeda sehingga hal ini menunjukkan tidak ada kecenderungan bagi larva untuk terkonsentrasi pada satu arah tertentu. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa planula P.

Chemical manipulation of Leptosphaeria maculans (blackleg disease) pseudothecial development and timing of ascospore discharge from canola (Brassica napus) residues

2003 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 837 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. D. Wherrett ◽  
K. Sivasithamparam ◽  
M. J. Barbetti
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Leptosphaeria Maculans ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Ascospore Discharge ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Efficacy ◽  
Early Seedling ◽  
Disease Pressure

A study was carried out to establish key developmental stages of Leptosphaeria maculans on canola residues leading up to ascospore discharge and how these stages could be affected by chemicals. The residues were dipped in a range of chemicals, including fungicides, herbicides, and surfactants, to determine possible manipulative effects of the chemicals on the development of the fungus including ascospore discharge. Treated residues were placed in the field during the growing season. Ascospore discharge was found to be closely related to pseudothecial maturity and density. There was no significant difference between pseudothecial maturation on the crown component compared with the stem component. A high correlation between rainfall and pseudothecial density suggested that rainfall was a good complimentary indicator for timing of ascospore discharge. These results may provide the canola industry with a potential method of monitoring pseudothecial development for estimating disease hazards. This would allow manipulation of sowing times so as to minimise or avoid heavy ascospore showers coinciding with the early seedling phase. Twenty chemical treatments showed significant efficacy in decreasing ascospore numbers early in the season, most often by delaying the development of the pseudothecia on the residues. Two scenarios were formulated giving growers the potential to manipulate pseudothecial development and/or ascospore discharge. Firstly, a number of chemicals, such as fluquinconazole, technical grade flutriafol, and gluphosinate-ammonium, were able to delay pseudothecial development and subsequent ascospore discharge was decreased by 100%, 99%, and 96%, respectively. This scenario gives growers the potential to minimise synchronisation of ascospore discharge with early crop establishment. Secondly, a situation where pseudothecial development is not delayed, but number of ascospores discharged is reduced (e.g. ziram by 45%) would only be effective if the reduction resulted in a less severe disease epidemic. There is significant potential for development of commercial chemical treatments of residues to reduce disease pressure on seedlings.

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