Moraitou-Apostolopoulou, M. & G. Verriopoulos. (1981). The longevity of three generations of normal and pollution-impacted Acartia clausi (Copepoda) populations in the Saronicos Gulf (Greece). Hydrobiologia. 77(1):7-15, figs. 1-4, tab. 1. (30-i-1981).

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Moraitou-Apostolopoulou, M. & G. Verriopoulos

1981

77(1):7-15, figs. 1-4, tab. 1. (30-i-1981)

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The longevity of two populations of the planktonic copepod Acartia clausi in the Saronicos Gulf was estimated. One group lived in a heavily polluted area, the other group in a relatively clean area. Three annual generations were studied. A comparison was also made between fed and unfed animals. A temperature of 14°C appeared to be the most favourable for the survival of Acartia; however, the optimum survival temperature depended also upon the generation to which the Acartia belonged. The acclimatization temperature has a strong influence on survival. Acartia in its natural environment thrives best and has maximum longevity at colder temperatures. The pollution-adapted Acartia population survived longer under laboratory-controlled conditions than the population living in a non-polluted area.

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