Diet composition of the Thornback Ray,Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758 (Elasmobranchii: Rajidae) in the Turkish Aegean Sea |
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| Authors: | Elizabeth Grace Tunka Eronat Okan Özayd?n |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Izmir, Turkeytunkaeronat@hotmail.com;3. Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | The diet of Raja clavata (Thornback Ray) was studied in 2008–2009 in S??ac?k Bay in the eastern Mediterranean, based on 187 stomach contents obtained by commercial trawl operations. 40 different prey species were found. Mysidacea, Parapenaeus longirostris and Plesionika sp. were the most abundant prey items. The results indicate that the main prey varies considerably depending on the ecological characteristics of the habitat. |
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| Keywords: | Raja clavata dietary composition Crustacea Eastern Mediterranean S??ac?k Bay |
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