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Opportunistic predatory feeding behaviour of Munida intermedia A. Milne-Edwards & Bouvier, 1899 targeting juveniles of Lepidopus caudatus (Euphrasen, 1788) in the north-western Mediterranean Sea

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The genus Munida, inhabits various marine habitats and exhibits versatile feeding behaviour. This study explored the behavioural patterns of Munida intermedia, shedding light on its opportunistic behaviour and competitive interactions within its ecological niche. In 2018, during an investigation using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), carried out on the Méjean shoal (north-western Mediterranean Sea), at 397 m depth, specimens were observed engaging in opportunistic predatory feeding, targeting juveniles of the bathypelagic silver scabbardfish Lepidopus caudatus. Our findings underscore the dynamic nature of M. intermedia feeding habits and the significant role of competitive interactions within its habitat, highlighting the role of video technology in capturing real-time information.

Source: Mediterranean Marine Science

DOI: 10.12681/mms.37486

Authors: MICHELA GIUSTI, MICHELA ANGIOLILLO, ANTHONY CARO, LEONARDO TUNESI

Institutions: Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale, Office Français de la Biodiversité

Language: English

Topic: Crustacean biology and ecology

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer