Abstract

Occurrence and behaviour of Paromola cuvieri (Crustacea, Decapoda) were recorded by means of the MEMO lander equipped with two digital cameras and deployed in the cold-water coral community of the Santa Maria di Leuca (Mediterranean Sea). A total of 14 individuals were observed at depths between 547 and 648 m; 10 in the coral habitat on coral mounds and 4 off the coral habitat on muddybottoms. Thirteen specimens recorded were females, one male and all were shown to scavenge the bait. All the specimens carried a sponge on their exoskeleton using the fifth pereiopods. The specimens were distinguishable by the size and shape of the carried sponge. The present observations demonstrate both passive covering behaviour and active behaviour of discouraging approach and attack from competitors or predators, respectively. This study represents the first in situ documentation of Paromola cuvieri behaviour interacting with other deep-sea species in the Mediterranean Sea.

Autore Pugliese

• Capezzuto Francesca , D'onghia Gianfranco , Sion Letizia , Maiorano Porzia

Tutti gli autori

• CAPEZZUTO F.;D'ONGHIA G.;SION L.;MAIORANO P.

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Anno di pubblicazione

2012

ISSN

0967-0637

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Numero di citazioni Wos

13

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Numero di citazioni Scopus

17

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