We present a steady-state version of the OSMOSE-WFS model describing trophic interactions in the West Florida Shelf in the 2000s. The European green crab, Carcinus maenas, is one of the most common invaders of marine ecosystems globally. of Animal Ecology. Then, crabs move back into the bay to feed and grow. Subsequent field-tethering experiments conducted in the Lynnhaven River sub-estuary of the lower Chesapeake Bay further illustrated the effect of habitat on the survival of juvenile bay scallops (< 30 mm SH); survival after 48 h differed significantly by habitat and location, but not size, and there were no interactions. Only large (>40 mm) wedge clams, Rangia cuneata (Gray), had shells strong enough to resist the crushing capabilities of large blue crabs as measured in the laboratory. Present address: University of Maryland, Department of Zoology, College Park, MD 20742, U.S.A. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. crabs Callinectes sapidus: interactive effects of predator density and prey patch distribution Mary E. Clark1*, Thomas G. Wolcott1, Donna L. Wolcott1, Anson H. Hines2 'Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA 2Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contee's Wharf Road, Edgewater, Maryland … 1990). ... we investigated whether the predatory crab Callinectes sapidus and other predators preferentially feed on E. depressus infected with L. panopaei. The model evaluations conducted here provides a strong basis for ongoing work exploring fishing and environmental scenarios so as to inform EBM. Predation rates can be quite high (575 clams/day) on unprotected shellfish beds. Female blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus inhabiting the Chesapeake Bay, exhibit a seasonal migratory behavior that is closely tied with spawning and the release of larvae. Contribution No. 2017a). Finally, OSMOSE-WFS was used to explore the trophic structure of the West Florida Shelf in the 2000s and estimate size-specific natural mortality rates for a socio-economically important species, gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis). For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions Located on the Caribbean coast of Central America and flanked by the second longest barrier reef in the world, Belize is a nation reliant upon marine resources. By the second year, maturity is reached at carapace lengths of 120-170 mm. The Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus is to date widely distributed in the Mediterranean Sea, where it is recognized as an Invasive Alien Species. 371-379, Marine Policy, Volume 73, 2016, pp. Abstract. (Callinectes sapidus) are major predators of juvenile oysters (Crassostrea vir-ginica) in Chesapeake Bay, yet little information exists on the foraging behavior and predator-prey dynamics for this predator-prey system. Predators on blue crabs include fish as well as other blue crabs. C. sapidus typically consumes thin-shelled bivalves, annelids, small fish, plants and nearly any other item it can find, including carrion, other C. sapidus individuals, and animal waste. Non-native parasite enhances susceptibility of host to native predators. In the conditioning trial, crabs consumed more sham clams of both sizes than live clams, although sham clams did not yield any energy return. In laboratory tests the blue crab Callinectes sapidus showed preference for smaller individuals of the hard clam Mercenaria mercenaria. Authorised users may be able to access the full text articles at this site. 1. JSTOR®, the JSTOR logo, JPASS®, Artstor®, Reveal Digital™ and ITHAKA® are registered trademarks of ITHAKA. 3, pp. and sand treatments, at 0.41 (SE = 0.06) and 0.42 (SE = 0.07), respectively. Morphological, allometric and morphometric characteristics were also described. Predators included four species of mud crabs [Rhithropanopeus har-risii (carapace width 7–11 mm), Eurypanopeus depressus (6–21 mm), Dyspanopeus sayi (8–20 mm), and Panopeus herbstii (9–29 mm)], the blue crab Callinectes sapidus (35– 65 mm), and two sizes of polyclad Xatworms (Stylochus That is the question. Read your article online and download the PDF from your email or your account. What makes IAS management a particularly thorny question is that although numerous studies document the negative effects of IAS, the potential benefits of IAS are generally underreported. Differences were detected in the response of benthic assemblages to the same intensity, frequency and nature of disturbance between and within coastal systems. 5), however when in its soft-bodied moulting state, it is deemed vulnerable to fend off predators. OSMOSE-WFS was calibrated using a recently developed evolutionary algorithm that allowed simulated biomasses of HTL groups to match observed biomasses over the period 2005–2009. The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is among the 100 worst invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea. As expected, wet samples are found to be softer than dry samples. Acidified clams had lighter shells than ambient clams, indicating that shell dissolution occurred. In particular, the direct effects of CO2 acidification on clam growth and behavior, and the indirect effects of CO2 acidification on interactions between crabs and clams were examined. As compared to ambient trials, crabs in acidified trials had higher encounter rates; however, this was offset by crabs taking longer to find the first clam in trials, and by increased occurrence of crabs eating only a portion of the prey available. Introduction of non-indigenous species can generate new trophic interactions that may facilitate or control their spread. The effects of bait digging were site specific and were related to sediment and biological composition of the areas before disturbance. 36, No. This may result in wrong assessments on the real socio-economic and environmental impact of IAS. The extent of shell damage and size-dependent tradeoffs in marsh mussel growth and repair, as well as the effects of shell damage on crab predation preferences, were determined in On the other hand, the areas located in the Bay of Cádiz, which before disturbance presented the greatest mud content and macrobenthic assemblages dominated by only a few species, were the most affected and did not show signs of total recovery within 7 days after digging. In contrast, in some areas the abundance of the gastropods Bittium spp., Haminoea hydatis and Retusa truncatula increased after bait digging indicating that they are less affected by this activity. C. sapidus is the best-known predator of cultured clams and oysters in the USA, being responsible for much of their mortality in the region. brate predators of eastern oyster juveniles. Clams were exposed to severe laboratory hypoxia for 72 h. One clam stressed by hypoxia and another clam maintained under aeration (normoxia) were placed in aerated aquaria containing a crab. 10.1007/s10750-010-0460-z. Phylogeny and principal coordinates’ analysis (PCoA) detected three geographical categories for B. pharaonis: one of the Indian Ocean, other of the Middle Red Sea and southwards, and the other extends from the Northern Red Sea to the westernmost part of the Mediterranean. option. Jessica M. Reichmuth 1,3, James MacDonald 2, Jonathan Ramirez 1 & Judith S. Weis 1 Hydrobiologia volume 658, pages 173 – 182 (2011)Cite this article. Intraspecific differences in the shell shape, colour, and biometrics were noted. In crabs, males stay with their mates to protect the female from predators because, in some species, mating occurs when she is soft and vulnerable after molting. In marine systems, a pattern of preference for small-sized molluscan prey is widespread among crustacean predators, even though predators are often able to consume prey over a wider size range. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) based measurements suggest that the shrimp exoskeleton has Bouligand structure, a key characteristic of the crustaceans. 14-20. The oldest fossil crustaceans are in the Cambrian. Laboratory experiments assessed functional responses of blue crabs to six densities of three size-classes of juvenile American oysters. On the Atlantic coast of the USA, mortality of blue crabs in soft shell production is often 25% or greater. Callinectes similis and C. ornatus occur with C. sapidus in the Indian River Lagoon, and are thus … Within each system, two different areas were selected. The rapa whelk Rapana venosa is native to Asian waters but was discovered in … In laboratory and field experiments, Callinectes sapidus preyed readily on Carcinus maenas. To better understand reproductive activities of the migratory adult females, we examined two reproductive parameters of these crabs sampled monthly (April–December, 2006): the levels of vitellogenin (VtG) in the hemolymph and VtG expression in the hepatopancreas and ovary. Existing threats posed by declining fish stocks have been exacerbated by the introduction of the invasive alien red lionfish Pterois volitans in 2008. The electronic version of The Journal of Animal JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. The crustaceans include crabs, lobsters, shrimp, crayfish, barnacles, ostracods, and other organisms. The present study tested the hypothesis that intermolt and premolt megalopae had different behavioral responses to visual and chemical cues that are associated with predator avoidance and settlement. The decreased vitellogenesis activity during the fall migration suggests seasonal adaptation to ensure successful spawning and the larval release. ABSTRACT: Settlement of blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun postlarvae (megalopae) was exam ined in the field in the presence and absence of chemical cues from settlement habitats and potential megalopal predators. 458 Accesses. behavior of an important estuarine predator, the blue crab Callinectes sapidus, feeding on the tellinid clam Macoma balthica, in the Rhode River subestuary of the central Chesapeake Bay. Females prefer saltier waters than males. Invasive alien species (IAS) are universally known for being a controversial management issue. Blue crabs Callinectes sapidus are voracious predators in Chesapeake Bay and other estuarine habitats. reviews that shed light on subjects central to animal ecology, including theoretical Furthermore, the relative strength of shells seemed more important than profitability ratios in determining patterns of prey-size consumption. This includes 35-43, Materials Science and Engineering: C, Volume 44, 2014, pp. Both crab species occur in shallow, soft‐sediment habitats of bays and estuaries, and their ranges overlap in eastern North America. Callinectes sapidus on natural prey populations of infaunal bivalves Mark L. Kuhlmann1,*, Anson H. Hines2 1Department of Biology, Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York 13820, USA 2Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, PO Box 28, Edgewater, Maryland 21037, USA Novel ecosystems are now a fact worldwide that should prompt to be realistic about the extent of efforts required for IAS removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS . These results are in concordance with the enemy release hypothesis suggesting that C. maenas might facilitate the invasion of X. securis. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. 2017, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 2015, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 2014, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, Volume 132, 2013, pp. Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, the blue crab, con-sumes a variety of gastropod and bivalve molluscs (Laughlin 1982; Hines et al. They were applied for analysis of mussel's population genetics and assessment of its aquatic environmental DNA (eDNA) abundance. 1369 from Virginia Institute of Marine Science. I tested the relative roles of sperm competition and predation on the duration of the post-copulatory association in the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus. analyses of specific topics. Our model, referred to as ‘OSMOSE-WFS’, explicitly considers both pelagic-demersal and benthic high trophic level (HTL) groups of fish and invertebrate species, and is forced by the biomass of low trophic level groups of species (plankton and benthos). This study summarises the recent history of the lionfish invasion in Belize, describes the multi-sector approach being used to address the invasion, and presents preliminary research summarising the characteristics of invasive alien lionfish in Belize. 7. Order Number 9501418. To access this article, please, Access everything in the JPASS collection, Download up to 10 article PDFs to save and keep, Download up to 120 article PDFs to save and keep. Predation on juvenile blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, in lower Chesapeake Bay: Patterns, predators, and potential 8 Citations. The crab will also burrow into the sand to hide. Laboratory experiments were conducted from August to December 1985 using single C. virginica spat, set on small . The putative CasVtG sequence found in the ovary is > 99% identical to that of the hepatopancreas and is related most closely to the sequences reported in other crab species. The abundance of sedentary polychaetes from families Spionidae, Capitellidae and Cirratulidae decreased after digging. To investigate this possibility we developed and validated a method to specifically detect winter flounder mitochondrial control region DNA sequences in the gut contents of blue crabs. Moir and Weissburg (2008) stated that blue crabs can determine whether to forge for food based on the risk-reward paradigm, meaning that crabs wouldn’t hunt when the thought a predator was near unless they believed taking the risk meant high levels of … (December 2013) The crustaceans are a large group of arthropods that inhabit marine, marginal marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. Predators included four species of mud crabs [Rhithropanopeus har-risii (carapace width 7–11 mm), Eurypanopeus depressus (6–21 mm), Dyspanopeus sayi (8–20 mm), and Panopeus herbstii (9–29 mm)], the blue crab Callinectes sapidus (35– 65 mm), and two sizes of polyclad Xatworms (Stylochus This mesocosm study examined the effect of CO2 acidification on crab-bivalve predator-prey interactions involving two commercially important Chesapeake Bay species, the blue crab Callinectes sapidus and the soft-shell clam Mya arenaria. Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896 - female blue crab in Florida, USA. Each year, the country’s predominantly small-scale fisheries generate an estimated US$22 million in revenue – 1.8%of GDP – and employ 3000 people. ©2000-2020 ITHAKA. Brachidontes pharaonis (Bivalvia:Mytilidae) is one of the most successful Lessepsian migrants. Link to citation list in Scopus. This experimental study questions whether exposure of non-mobile prey to episodic hypoxia might enhance predation by a mobile predator, which moves into the former hypoxic area immediately after a shift back to normoxic conditions. 5. 6. Here we test whether a native predator, the blue crab Callinectes sapidus, affects the abundance and geographic range of the introduced European green crab Carcinus maenas in eastern North America. Check out using a credit card or bank account with. The shells were significantly smaller and lighter in rocky habitats than in sandy ones. 0 Altmetric. Anti-predator behaviour: When blue crabs are disturbed or threatened, its initial reaction is to respond aggressively (Fig. blue crab Callinectes sapidus postlarvae James M. Welch*, Dan Rittschof, Traci M. Bullock, Richard B. Mechanical and behavioral aspects of blue crab, Short-term impact of bait digging on intertidal macrobenthic assemblages of two south Iberian Atlantic systems. Read Online (Free) relies on page scans, which are not currently available to screen readers. Predators at high density, however, appeared to interfere with each other's foraging success, reflected by their lower rates of prey consumption. Overall, scallop survival was low; however, transplanting scallops in structured substrates with protection against predation, such as oyster shell and Gracilaria spp., will likely increase the success of restoration efforts. Request Permissions. 37 pieces of crushed oyster shell. Numerous studies have demonstrated the crab's ability to regulate bivalve population dynamics and community structure (Arnold, 1984; Holland et al., 1980; Virnstein, 1977).Bivalve prey can coexist alongside their predators with a reduced risk of mortality if (1) they reach a partial or total size refuge at adult sizes (Eggleston, 1990a,b; García-Esquivel and Bricelj, 1993), (2) exist in a habitat inaccessible to predators (Byers, 2002; Grabowski, 2004), (3) develop heavy shell morphology (Blundon and Kennedy, 1982a,b), and/or (4) employ behavioral mechanisms to avoid predation (i.e., ability to swim), as in the case of bay scallops (Peterson et al., 1982).Increased habitat complexity provides spatial refuge from predators, particularly during the early stages of bivalve development (Arnold, 1984; Talman et al., 2004), and can decrease predator foraging efficiency and trophic transfer (Grabowski and Powers, 2004). Prey size and species preferences in the invasive blue crab, Callinectes sapidus: Potential effects in marine and freshwater ecosystems View/ Open This document contains … Behavioral responses such as increasing burial depth (Flynn and Smee, 2010; Whitlow, 2010) and reduced growth (Beal et al., 2001) occur in the presence of predators.Juveniles (< 15 mm shell length, SL) of M. arenaria live at or near the sediment-water interface (LeBlanc and Miron, 2006), and during this early part of its life history crustaceans (Bowen and Hunt, 2009; Hunt and Mullineaux, 2002; Taylor and Eggleston, 2000) and other predators such as fish (Kelso, 1979; Steimle et al., 2000) may nip the siphons, or remove individuals completely from the sediments to consume them (Blundon and Kennedy, 1982; Smith et al., 1999).As Mya increases in size, it becomes prey to infaunal predators such as naticid gastropods (Edwards and Hubner, 1977), nemertean worms (Bourque et al., 2001), and other species that are adept at removing it from sediments and consuming it at the surface such as large decapod crustaceans (Floyd and Williams, 2004; Ropes, 1968; Seitz et al., 2001; Smith and Hines, 1991). This study investigated interactions between C. maenas and cultured juveniles of M. arenaria both in the field and laboratory. Predation rates can be quite high (575 clams/day) on unprotected shellfish beds. The study concludes by discussing the barriers and potential solutions to this market-based approach to invasive species management. The consumer–prey relationship was not significantly affected by temperature although the number of X. securis ingested by C. maenas tended to decrease with increasing temperature, whereas the number of M. galloprovincialis consumed increased at the highest temperature. Predation of tethered Carcinus maenas increased with Callinectes sapidus abundance. The greater consumption of sham clams by blue crabs might be explained by the lower cost of crushing dead clam shells, as dead shells seemed to be more brittle than the live ones. Cassandra N. Glaspie, Katherine Longmire, Rochelle D. Seitz, Acidification alters predator-prey interactions of blue crab Callinectes sapidus and soft-shell clam Mya arenaria, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 10.1016/j.jembe.2016.11.010, 489, (58-65), (2017). Fresh. Effects of hypoxia on predator-prey dynamics of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus and the Baltic clam Macoma balthica in Chesapeake Bay R. D. Seitz1,*, L. S. Marshall Jr2, A. H. Hines3, K. L. Clark3 1Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary, … Post-larvae (megalopae) of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus are transported from offshore areas into estuaries where they settle and metamorphose in specific areas, such as seagrass beds. Blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, are key epibenthic predators and support valuable fisheries throughout North and South America. Samples for analyses of grain-size and organic matter content (OM) were also collected from the top 2 cm sediment layers in each sampling period. Half of the plots were left undisturbed (control) and the other three were dug (disturbed). However, the nation’s fishing communities are facing an unprecedented challenge. It opens shellfish with its claws, by chipping the edge of a valve, or forcing the valves apart. 1314HPEL of the Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies, University of Maryland. Competitors . Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) ©U.S. Acidification reduced the responsiveness of M. arenaria to a mechanical disturbance that simulated an approaching predator. The oldest fossil crustaceans are in the Cambrian. Proportional survival was significantly higher in Gracilaria spp. The first recorded Atlantic population of the mytilid Xenostrobus securis, originally from New Zealand, offers an opportunity to examine how native predators may control the outcome of invasions. Contribution No. six times a year. 2017a). 65-76, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, Volume 179, 2015, pp. treatment (0.60, SE = 0.07) as compared to other habitats, and it was higher at Alanton's Cove (0.60, SE = 0.10) compared to other locations. The BES's many activities include the publication of a range of scientific literature, including five internationally renowned journals, the organisation and sponsorship of a wide variety of meetings, the funding of numerous grant schemes, education work and policy work. Callinectes sapidus can grow to 25 cm in carapace length (CL), with carapace width being approximately twice the length. We applied the individual-based, multi-species OSMOSE modeling approach to the West Florida Shelf, with the intent to inform ecosystem-based management (EBM) in this region. engrained) or can be modified through experience, adult blue crabs were tested for preference between two different sizes of hard clams after a phase of conditioning on different combinations of live and sham (i.e. Named for the color of its claws and not its temperament, the blue crab is one of Assateague’s best known and most sought after creatures. Select the purchase Prey-size selectivity of predators can play an important role in determining the predators' impact on their prey. Physiol., September 2003, Vol. Competitors of blue crabs are generally other crustaceans. Through predation, Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun 1895), the blue crab, can influence the community structure of bivalves (Laughlin, 1982) and other biota (Micheli, 1995).Callinectes sapidus feeds on small R. cuneata by crushing shells, but larger clams can withstand cheliped crushing power (Blundon and Kennedy, 1982) so crabs use a combination of chipping and wedging to open large clams (Linton et al., … Blue crabs Callinectes sapidus are voracious predators in Chesapeake Bay and other estuarine habitats. predators are often able to consume prey over a wider size range. research papers on all aspects of animal ecology; specifically those that make Food and Drug Administration Mexico/Pacific, Mexico/Gulf of Mexico Traps, Crab rings, Scoopnets January 8, 2017 Seafood Watch Consulting Researcher Disclaimer Seafood Watch strives to have all Seafood Reports reviewed for accuracy and completeness by external scientists with expertise in ecology, fisheries science and aquaculture. Feeding choice of hypoxic vs. normoxic clams was then monitored for 12 h. We used 20 different crabs for two experimental replicates each for a total of 40 replicates. The Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896), is an endemic species of the eastern coast of America living between southern Canada and northern Argentina (Squires 1990).This species is considered an opportunistic and aggressive predator feeding on fishes, molluscs, crustaceans, arthropods, and polychaetes (Gonzalez-Wanguemert and Pujol 2016; Mancinelli et al. The switch in deformation mechanism as a function of environment is explained based on the role played by water molecules in assisting interface slip and increased ductility of matrix material in wet environment in comparison to the dry environment. Laboratory experiments were done to evaluate the impact of the native crab, Carcinus maenas, on 2 species of mussels, X. securis and the native Mytilus galloprovincialis, at 3 different temperatures (15, 20 and 25 °C). This study aimed to provide new insights to support the decision making of IAS management. This greater consumption of M. galloprovincialis could be explained by its greater profitability and shorter handling and breaking time. OSMOSE-WFS outputs were in full agreement with observations as to the body size and ecological niche of prey of the different HTL groups, and to a lesser extent in agreement with the observed species composition of the diet of HTL groups. The purpose of this investigation was to examine aggressive and predator avoidance behaviors in juvenile blue crabs of two populations. In general, B. pharaonis genetic and morphological features appeared to contribute much to the species success in versatile habitats. Eleven of the 20 crabs fed (55%), and 16 out of 18 hypoxia-stressed clams were eaten first compared to two out of 18 clams kept under normoxic conditions (p = 0.001). The present investigation focuses on understanding the influence of change from wet to dry environment on nanomechanical properties of shallow water shrimp exoskeleton. Wild clam recruitment was 4x greater in protected vs. open experimental units. Moir and Weissburg (2008) stated that blue crabs can determine whether to forge for food based on the risk-reward paradigm, meaning that crabs wouldn’t hunt when the thought a predator was near unless they believed taking the risk meant high levels of food in return (p. 91). brate predators of eastern oyster juveniles. The full-length cDNA of VtG (CasVtG-ova) has been isolated from the ovary. Individuals of B. pharaonis were collected from various sites in the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea in Egypt. Forces required to crack shells of eight bivalve species were determined and compared to the crushing strength of blue crab (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun) chelae. empty valves glued together and deployed in living position) clams of the two sizes. Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896 - female blue crab in Florida, USA. Blue crabs appear to forage more successfully (and their prey to experience higher mortality) in prey patches located within 15–20 meters of neighboring patch, than in isolated patches. Its extensive populations’ expansion and phenotypic plasticity might reshape the Mediterranean biodiversity. Journal of Ecology was first published in 1913 to coincide with the Society's inaugural meeting and the portfolio has been expanded to include Journal of Animal Ecology (from 1932), Journal of Applied Ecology (from 1964), Functional Ecology (from 1987) and the online journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution (from 2010). Species-specific primers for Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1 gene were designed. Stimpson (1860) created the genus Callinectes to contain portunids in which the males have a T-shaped abdomen and the merus of the outer maxillipeds is short, sharply prominent, and The present study aimed to assess short-term effects of intertidal bait digging on macrobenthic assemblages of two south Iberian Atlantic coastal systems: the Ria Formosa (RF) lagoon and the Bay of Cádiz (BC). These results indicate that the blue crabs' preference for small-sized clams does not result from a fixed decision rule and suggest that crabs might modify their preferences through experience. The major fish predators on blue crabs include the Black Drum (Pogonias cromis), Red Drum (Scianops ocellata), the American Eel (Anguilla rostrata), and the American Croaker (Micropogonias undulatus). They are not constantly in search of food, but they dig below the sand and wait silently, exposing only their eyes until their prey approaches. Specifically, this study supported the idea that IAS removal may be considered as a possible solution only after establishing a tipping point relying on economic, cultural and pragmatic evaluations. Blue crabs Callinectes sapidus are voracious predators in Chesapeake Bay and other estuarine habitats. and predator size (> 140 mm, ≤ 140 mm carapace width; CW) in a balanced two-by-three factorial design. Megalopae in premolt preferentially settled on collectors containing seagrasses Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. or its licensors or contributors. 143–159 SIZE-SELECTIVE FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF BLUE CRABS, CALLINECTES SAPIDUS At the start of the experiment a metal probe was inserted 2 cm into the sand at the opposite end of the tank from the clam.This probe simulated the approach of C. sapidus, which probes the sediment with the dactyls of its walking legs when foraging for infaunal prey (Blundon and Kennedy, 1982).The probe was slowly moved towards the clam at a rate of 1–2 cm s− 1 until the clam ceased pumping (a behavior used to avoid predation; Smee and Weissburg, 2006), at which point the distance between the probe and the siphon (cm) was noted. This was true for crabs starved for different durations of time, prior to experiment. It opens shellfish with its claws, by chipping the edge of a valve, or forcing the valves apart. 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