Planktonic decapods (Natantia Group) in Khur-e-musa creek (Khouzestan Province), Iran

This project was designed to study the distribution und density of planktonic decapods (Natantia Groups) in Khur-e-musa creek. Sampling was carried out during the period of October 1998 till July 1999, and identified species were classified to two suborders. Suborder Penaeidae consisted of 2 families and 5 genera and suborder Caridea consisted of 6 families and 6 genera. The dominant genera were of family Sergestidae with 32.43% and Alpheus of family Alpheidae with 36.88%. It was observed during this study that spawning or these genera take place in the spring season.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Savari, A., Sakhaei, N., Kochenien, P.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:Persian
Published: 2003
Subjects:Biology, Ecology, Natantia, Planktonic decapods, Khur-e-musa, Khouzestan Province, Iran,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/38815
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