Diversity of benthic organic matter flows through polychaetes and crabs in a mangrove estuary: δ13C and δ34S signals

Hsieh, Hwey‐Lian; Chen, Chang-Po; Chen, Yue‐Gau; Yang, Haw

doi:10.3354/meps227145

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“…This result is consistent with the trend of other recent smaller-scale studies on the movement of carbon and its subsequent assimilation by invertebrates (Jennings et al 1997). For example, in a study of the δ 13 C values of ocypodid crabs at sites separated by hundreds of metres, carbon sources varied enormously (Hsieh et al 2002).…”

Section: Scales Of Carbon Movement and Assimilationsupporting

confidence: 80%

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Movement of carbon among estuarine habitats: the influence of saltmarsh patch size

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Connolly²

2006

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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Section: Scales Of Carbon Movement and Assimilationsupporting

confidence: 80%

“…For example, grapsid crabs have been reported to consume both saltmarsh plants (Iribarne et al 1997) and mangrove leaf litter (Lee 1997). Ocypodid crabs have been described as feeding on bacteria (Dye & Lasiak 1986), microalgae (Rodelli et al 1984) and terrestrial grass (Hsieh et al 2002).…”

Section: Crab Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Movement of carbon among estuarine habitats: the influence of saltmarsh patch size

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Connolly²

2006

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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“…Recent results from stable isotope studies (e.g. Christensen et al 2001, Bouillon et al 2002, Hsieh et al 2002 indeed suggest that only a limited number of species may rely substantially on mangrove carbon and that a range of other carbon sources are used by the invertebrate community. Nevertheless, the degree to which such results can be generalized is not known.…”

Section: Abstract: Sesarmid Crab · Mollusk · Intertidal · Invertebramentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Grey shaded areas show typical range of values for mangrove-derived organic matter. Literature data taken from Fry (1984), Rodelli et al (1984), France (1998), Thimdee et al (2001), Bouillon et al (2002) and Hsieh et al (2002) …”

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Resource utilization patterns of epifauna from mangrove forests with contrasting inputs of local versus imported organic matter

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Moens²,

Overmeer³

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Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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“…The ocypodid crabs, with wider habitat preferences than those of the grapsids (which are usually limited to vegetated areas), are thought to be deposit-feeders and therefore rely more on sediment microorganisms for their nutritional needs (Dye & Lasiak 1986. However, these opportunistic species have also been reported to supplement their diets by ingesting vascular plants detritus and macroalgae (Meziane & Tsuchiya 2000, Hsieh et al 2002. Grapsid crabs from mangrove habitats have been described as being either grazers or shredder-detritivores dependent on mangrove biomass (Lee 1998).…”

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Fate of mangrove organic matter along a subtropical estuary: small-scale exportation and contribution to the food of crab communities

Méziane¹,

D'Agata²,

Lee³

2006

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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The export of mangrove primary production to adjacent habitats has long been regarded as playing a significant role in estuarine food webs. In the Logan River Estuary, a subtropical estuary situated in the southern part of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia, we used the fatty acid markers approach to investigate this export and its contribution to the estuarine food web, compared to other sources. During summer and autumn of 2004, 4 stations were sampled along a salinity gradient. Surface sediment samples were collected, using pre-cut syringes, in the mangrove forest of each station and in the adjacent tidal flats. Individuals of dominant crab species were also collected from the mangrove forests. Seasonal differences in fatty acid compositions of the surface sediments within the mangrove forests and along the adjacent banks were recorded, indicating that organic matter inputs varied between summer and autumn. Results also showed that mangrove production was accumulated at the surface sediments in some parts of the estuary during autumn and consequently was not exported to the tidal flat. The fatty acid composition of crab species present in the mangrove showed obvious differences between the grapsid and the ocypodid crabs collected from the estuary. These differences most likely reflect the distinctive feeding strategies of the crab groups, although there was some indication of species-specific biosynthesis/accumulation of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids. The grapsid of this study, Paraseserma erythodactyla, in addition to being more dependent on mangrove leaves than the ocypodid crabs, is shown to potentially feed on fungal biomass.

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Diversity of benthic organic matter flows through polychaetes and crabs in a mangrove estuary: δ13C and δ34S signals

Cited by 87 publications

References 37 publications

Movement of carbon among estuarine habitats: the influence of saltmarsh patch size

Movement of carbon among estuarine habitats: the influence of saltmarsh patch size

Resource utilization patterns of epifauna from mangrove forests with contrasting inputs of local versus imported organic matter

Fate of mangrove organic matter along a subtropical estuary: small-scale exportation and contribution to the food of crab communities

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