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The Effect of Synchronous Moulting on Body Copper and Zinc Concentrations in Four Species of Talitrid Amphipods (Crustacea)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

J. M. Weeks  and
P. G. Moore
J. M. Weeks
Affiliation:
School of Biological Sciences, Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London, Mile End Road, London, El 4NS Institute of Biology, University of Odense, Campusvej–55, DK–5230, Odense M, Denmark
P. G. Moore
Affiliation:
University Marine Biological Station, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland, KA28 OEG
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Analysis of the total copper and zinc content of four species of talitrid amphipods, Orchestia gammarellus, O. mediterranea, Talitrus saltator and Talorchestia deshayesii throughout a complete spring/neap tidal cycle failed to reveal any significant effects of moulting upon body copper or zinc in any species. Moulting was synchronized to the lunar cycle only in T. saltator, taking place 5–7 days prior to a new moon. The fact that no significant changes in body metal concentrations took place with the moult cycle is discussed in relation to the use of talitrid amphipods in copper and zinc biomonitoring programmes.

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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 71 , Issue 2 , May 1991 , pp. 481 - 488
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1991

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