| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970893 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The harvested crab Ucides cordatus exhibits cycles of searching for mates en masse. ⺠The rhythm of mate searching is linked to the syzygy tide inequality cycle. ⺠Mating shifted between new and full moon depending upon the highest tidal amplitude. ⺠The rhythm seems to be endogenous, favouring optimal larval release at strongest tides. ⺠Knowing the link between geophysical cycles and mating can help in placing capture bans.
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Authors
Anders Jensen Schmidt, Carlos EmÃlio Bemvenuti, Karen Diele,