Electronic Resource
Springer
Behavioral ecology and sociobiology
24 (1989), S. 369-376
ISSN:
1432-0762
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Populations of the intertidal hermit crab Calcinus tibicen were observed in the laboratory and reproductive behaviors recorded. Of the 218 interactions, 68 resulted in copulation(s). Male and female sizes were positively correlated. Male size affected copulation success in a non-linear fashion. In particular, the largest males did not obtain any copulations. This was largely a consequence of the shell species occupied by large individuals; males in Nerita sp and Cittarium pica shells were unsuccessful in courtship. The ability to execute precopulatory rotation of the female was negatively affected by certain shell types. Repeated pairings of individuals suggested some level of individual recognition within the reproductively active population.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00293264
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