Co-Authors:
Palomar, N.E., Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City 1100, Philippines, Conserv. International - Philippines, Philam Homes, #5 South Lawin Avenue, Quezon City 1104, Philippines
Juinio-Meñez, M.A., Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City 1100, Philippines
Karplus, I., Department of Aquaculture, Institute of Animal Science, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Abstract:
The diet and feeding behaviour of the burrowing shrimp Alpheus macellarius (Decapoda: Alpheidae) in sea grass beds in the Philippines were evaluated in the present study through field and laboratory activities. Sediment organic matter and sea grass appear to be important food sources for the shrimp based on the combined results of field surveys, gut content, stable isotope (δ13C) and sediment C content analyses. There was a significant positive correlation between organic matter content in the sediment and shrimp densities. In terms of behaviour, observations under controlled set-ups detected marked trends in duration and frequency of feeding. Feeding bouts became longer and more recurrent as the days progressed. Periodicity was exhibited with burrowing generally performed in the morning and feeding in the afternoon. A deposit-feeding mode was predominant in tank conditions as demonstrated by the shrimp's behaviour and burrow features.
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