Document of bibliographic reference 339691

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Bibliographic resource

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Journal article

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Title

Planktonic associations between medusae (classes Scyphozoa and Hydrozoa) and epifaunal crustaceans

Abstract

Jellyfish are known to carry various epibionts, including many of the subphylum Crustacea. However, the associations between gelatinous zooplankton and other invertebrates have been chronically overlooked. Crustacea, a massive clade of economically, ecologically, and culturally important species, includes many taxa that utilize gelatinous zooplankton for food, transport, and protection as both adults and juveniles. Here we compile 211 instances of epifaunal crustaceans recorded on Hydromedusae and Scyphomedusae from a century of literature. These include 78 identified crustacean species in 65 genera across nine orders found upon 37 Hydromedusa species and 48 Scyphomedusae. The crustacean life stage, location, nature of the association with the medusa, years, months, and depths are compiled to form a comprehensive view of the current state of the literature. Additionally, this review highlights areas where the current literature is lacking, particularly noting our poor understanding of the relationships between juvenile crabs of commercially valuable species and medusae.

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https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000643559200008

Bibliographic citation

Muffett, K.; Miglietta, M.P. (2021). Planktonic associations between medusae (classes Scyphozoa and Hydrozoa) and epifaunal crustaceans. PeerJ 9: e11281. https://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11281

Topic

Marine

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true

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open access

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true