State-dependent vertical distribution of the carnivore copepod Pareuchaeta norvegica |
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Authors: | Vestheim Hege; Kaartvedt Stein; Edvardsen Bente |
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Institution: | University of Oslo, Department of Biology, Po Box 1066, Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway |
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Abstract: | We explored the impact of body condition on vertical distributionof the carnivore copepod Pareuchaeta norvegica. Individualssampled in the upper part of the water column had lower dryweight and slightly shorter prosome than individuals sampleddeeper. Non-ovigerous females occurred higher in the water columnthan ovigerous females. Our results suggest that ovigerous femalesand individuals with large energy reserves to a large extentprioritize predator avoidance in deep water versus feeding inthe upper part of the water column compared to non-ovigerousfemales and individuals with low energy reserves. Adult femalescollected closest to the surface were less pigmented than thosefound deeper. This, however, proved to be a quickly adjustabletrait depending on prevailing light conditions. |
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