| Ctenophore population recruits entirely through larval reproduction in the central Baltic Sea. | |
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PMID: 22535640 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The comb jelly Mertensia ovum, widely distributed in Arctic regions, has recently been discovered in the northern Baltic Sea. We show that M. ovum also exists in the central Baltic but that the population consists solely of small-sized larvae (less than 1.6 mm). Despite the absence of adults, eggs were abundant. Experiments revealed that the larvae were reproductively active. Egg production and anticipated mortality rates suggest a self-sustaining population. This is the first account of a ctenophore population entirely recruiting through larval reproduction (paedogenesis). We hypothesize that early reproduction is favoured over growth to compensate for high predation pressure. |
Authors:
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Cornelia Jaspers; Matilda Haraldsson; Sören Bolte; Thorsten B H Reusch; Uffe H Thygesen; Thomas Kiørboe |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2012-04-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biology letters Volume: 8 ISSN: 1744-957X ISO Abbreviation: Biol. Lett. Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-09-12 Completed Date: 2013-02-11 Revised Date: 2013-11-06 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101247722 Medline TA: Biol Lett Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 809-12 Citation Subset: IM |
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Centre for Ocean Life, DTU-Aqua, Technical University of Denmark, Kavalergården 6, 2920 Charlottenlund, Denmark. coja@aqua.dtu.dk |
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Animals Baltic States Ctenophora / physiology* DNA / metabolism Geography Larva / physiology* Metamorphosis, Biological Oceans and Seas Predatory Behavior Reproduction Seasons |
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9007-49-2/DNA |
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