Rhythms of Locomotion and Seasonal Changes in Activity Expressed by Horseshoe Crabs in Their Natural Habitat

Watson, W. H., Johnson, S. K., Whitworth, C. D., Chabot, C. C..
https://doi.org/10.3354/meps11556

General Details

Journal Marine Ecology Progress Series
Authors Watson, W. H. , Johnson, S. K. , Whitworth, C. D. , Chabot, C. C..
Year 2016
FAO Regions Atlantic, Northwest

Technical Details

Extent Small-Scale ?
Tracking Type Mobile; Stationary ?
Array Resolution Broad-scale ?
Tag Sensor Acceleration , Pressure ?

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Life Stage Total Tagged Min Length (cm) Max Length (cm) Mean Length (cm)
Limulus polyphemus Horseshoe crabs, Horseshoe crab, Atlantic horseshoe crab, American horseshoe crab, American horsehoe crab adult 22 13 22 16

Locations

  • 43.098416, -70.860914