Biologia populacional e reprodutiva de um anfípodo terrestre exótico (Crustacea, Talitridae) em área florestada no sul do Brasil / Populational and reproductive biology of a terrestrial and exotic amphipod (Crustacea, Talitridae) in a forested area in southern Brazil

Este trabalho tem por objetivo caracterizar a biologia populacional e reprodutiva do anfípodo terrestre exótico Talitroides topitotum (Burt, 1934) em uma área florestada da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Campus de Palmeira das Missões, estado do Rio Grande do Sul. As amostragens foram realizadas mensalmente (Abril/2015 a Março/2016) para as quais foram utilizadas armadilhas de queda que foram instaladas em quatro transectos (cinco armadilhas em cada), totalizando 20 unidades coletoras/área. Foi amostrado um total de 2.948 indivíduos de T. topitotum: 1.066 juvenis (36,16%), 1.882 fêmeas (63,84%), sendo destas 258 fêmeas ovígeras (8,7%). A abundância mensal dos indivíduos variou consideravelmente, sendo observada maior frequência relativa nas estações mais frias do ano, sendo que no outono foram amostrados 28,9% dos animais e no inverno 58,4%. As fêmeas ovígeras são significativamente maiores que fêmeas não ovígeras. A distribuição de frequência em classes de tamanho não foi normal para juvenis, fêmeas não ovígeras e fêmeas ovígeras. Os períodos reprodutivo e de recrutamento foram sazonais, com pico no inverno, seguido do outono. A fecundidade de T. topitotum variou de 1 a 8 ovos, com média de 3,54 ± 1,33. Diante dos resultados apresentados, pode-se compreender sobre o ciclo de vida de T. topitotum em Palmeira das Missões, na qual foi constatado que a espécie parece ser estável, com presença de fêmeas ovígeras e juvenis o que comprova que a mesma está se reproduzindo na área, apesar dos machos não terem sido amostrados ao longo do ano.

The aim of this study was to characterize the population and reproductive biology of the terrestrial and exotic amphipod Talitroides topitotum (Burt, 1934) in a forested area of the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Campus Palmeira das Missões, state of Rio Grande do Sul. The samplings were carried out monthly (April/2015 to March/2016) using pitfall traps that were installed on four transects (five traps in each), totalizing 20 collecting units/area. A total of 2,948 amphipods were collected: 1,066 juveniles (36.16%), 1,882 females (63.84%) from which 258 ovigerous females (8.7%). The monthly abundance of individuals varied considerably, a high relative frequency was observed in the colder seasons, with 28.9% of the individuals sampled in autumn and 58.4% in winter. Ovigerous females are significantly larger than non-ovigerous females. Frequency distribution in size classes was not normal for juveniles, non-ovigerous females and ovigerous females. The reproductive and recruitment periods were seasonal, with a peak in winter followed by autumn. Fecundity of T. topitotum varied from 1 to 8 eggs, mean of 3.54 ± 1.33 per female. The results of the reproductive and recruitment periods of T. topitotum in Palmeira das Missões showed in this work demonstrate that the species seems to be stable, with the presence of ovigerous females and juveniles, which proves that the species is reproducing in the area, although no males were sampled throughout the year.

A new species of Leptophoxoides Barnard, 1962 (Amphipoda, Phoxocephalidae) from the Brazilian northeastern continental slope

A new species of Leptophoxoides Barnard, 1962 is described with material from the continental slope of Rio Grande do Norte state, northeastern Brazil at three different depths: 150, 400 and 2,500 meters. Leptophoxoides longisetae sp. nov. can be diagnosed and distinguished from the other two species of the genus, L. molaris Barnard, 1962 and L. marina Senna, 2010, by the following characters: antenna 1 peduncular article 1 ventral apex weakly ensiform; maxilla 1 inner plate longer than outer; maxilliped palp article 3 with blunt and extremely protuberant apex; gnathopods 1-2 carpus almost cryptic; gnathopod 2 palm defined by a large and sharply produced palmar hump; pereopod 6 basis posterodistal corner produced as a blunt lobe; and telson with two dorsal long plumose setae on each side. This is the first record of the genus for northeastern Brazilian waters, uncovering a higher biodiversity in deep waters.(AU)

A new species and record of Biancolina Della Valle, 1893 (Amphipoda, Senticaudata, Ampithoidae) from the Southwestern Atlantic

Here we describe a new species of Biancolina from Pernambuco, Brazil, found in association with the brown algae Sargassum spp., between 0.5 and 1.0 m depth. The new species differs from its congeners mainly by the following combination of characters: antenna 1 twice the length of antenna 2, lacinia mobilis present in both mandibles, article 4 of the maxilliped bulbose; coxa 6 with anteroventral lobe well developed as in posteroventral lobe, peduncle of uropod 1 weakly setose, palm of pereopods 5-7 lacking robust seta. This is the first record of Biancolina from the southwestern Atlantic.(AU)

First record and a new species of Foxiphalus Barnard, 1979 (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from the Atlantic Ocean, with two new records of the family from northeastern Brazil

A new species of Foxiphalus Barnard, 1979 is described. The material examined was collected as part of the project "Avaliação da biota bentônica e planctônica da Bacia Potiguar e Ceará" (BPOT), off northeastern Brazilian continental slope on the state of Rio Grande do Norte at depths ranging from 135 to 283 meters. Foxiphalus potiguara sp. nov. is recognized among its congeners by: rostrum slightly exceeding the article 2 of antenna 1; lower lip outer lobes with strong shoulder cusps; maxilliped inner plate with two apical robust setae; gnathopod 2 carpus shortened; pereopod 5 basis tapering distally; and epimeral plate 3 posterior margin weakly crenulated. This is the first record of Foxiphalus for the Atlantic Ocean and we provide an amended diagnosis of the genus and an identification key to its world species. In addition, two new records of Phoxocephalidae are reported from northeastern Brazil: Heterophoxus shoemakeri Andrade & Senna, 2020 and Metharpinia dentiurosoma Alonso de Pina, 2003.

Estrutura populacional de Talitroides topitotum (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Talitridae) em Santa Maria, região central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil / Population structure of Talitroides topitotum (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Talitridae) from Santa Maria, central region of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil

Tallitroides topitotum (Burt, 1934) (Talitridae) is one of the representatives of Amphipoda that has adapted to terrestrial environment. This research aimed to describe the population structure of this talitrid in the morphometric and reproductive aspects. The study was carried out in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from June 2020 to May 2021. The talitrids were monthly collected with pitfalls exposed for 48 hours and they were sexed, photographed, and measured (body length, cephalic length, and marsupium length ­ in millimeters). Ovigerous females had their eggs counted and measured. In addition, we correlated the size data and the sampling latitudes of T. topitotum from previous and present studies. A total of 492 individuals were collected, from which 62 were ovigerous females, 188 non-ovigerous females, and 242 juveniles. No male was sampled. There was a significant correlation between body and head lengths and body and marsupium lengths in ovigerous females. We found no correlation between morphometric data and female fertility. Although not significant, there was a positive correlation between the size of talitrids and the latitude of occurrence. Body size can be inferred from head size, and marsupium size from body size, as both are strongly correlated. The absence of relationship between body size and fecundity may be related to environmental factors that can affect the talitrid reproduction. A clear relationship between the mean body size of T. topitotum and the latitude of their occurrence can be obtained with more studies conducted with a large sampling.

Talitroides topitotum (Burt, 1934) (Talitridae) é um dos representantes de Amphipoda que se adaptaram ao ambiente terrestre. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a estrutura populacional deste talitrídeo e correlacionar entre si dados morfométricos e aspectos reprodutivos da população. O estudo foi realizado na região central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, entre junho de 2020 e maio de 2021. Para tal, foram coletados mensalmente espécimes com o auxílio de armadilhas de queda (pitfalls), que ficaram expostos durante 48 horas no campo. Os animais foram sexados, fotografados e medidos (comprimento corporal, comprimento cefálico e comprimento do marsúpio ­ em milímetros). As fêmeas ovígeras tiveram todos os seus ovos contados e medidos. Além disso, foram comparados os tamanhos máximos e latitudes de estudos populacionais realizados com a espécie. No total foram coletados 492 indivíduos, dos quais 62 eram fêmeas ovígeras, 188 não-ovígeras e 242 juvenis. Nenhum macho foi amostrado. Houve correlação significativa entre o comprimento corporal e cefálico e o comprimento corporal e de marsúpio nas fêmeas ovígeras. Não houve correlação entre os dados morfométricos e a fecundidade das fêmeas. Na análise de correlação entre tamanho dos talitrídeos e latitude houve correlação positiva, embora não significativa. O tamanho corporal pode ser inferido a partir do tamanho cefálico, bem como o do marsúpio a partir do corporal, pois ambos estão fortemente correlacionados. O fato de não haver relação entre tamanho e fecundidade pode estar relacionado a fatores ambientais, já que os mesmos podem afetar a reprodução do grupo. No que diz respeito à relação entre tamanho e latitude, mais estudos devem ser conduzidos com uma amostra maior, a fim de que seja verificada se a relação é significativa ou não.

A new species of Gammarus Fabricius, 1775 (Crustacea Amphipoda Gammaridae) from extreme high altitude Lake Tong Tso, Qinghai Tibetan Plateau

A new species of the genus Gammarus Fabricius, 1775 is described from Lake Tong Tso, an extreme high-altitude lake in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Gammarus pontualsp. nov. is considered part of the Gammarus lacustris G.O. Sars, 1863 group, which is characterized by having the inner ramus of uropod 3 longer than half the length of the outer ramus, and by having both rami covered with plumose setae. The new species stands apart from their congeners, mainly, by the following combination of characters: head with cephalic lateral lobe truncated; gnathopods 1-2 propodus weakly armed, with 1 stout seta defining palm; palm longer than posterior margin of propodus, with 1 main stout seta medially; pereopods 5-7 basis slender, posterior margin crenulate; epimeral plate 1 posterior margin produced into a short spine, facial ridge present; epimeral plates 2-3 posteroventral corner sharply pointed; uropod 3 rami covered with plumose setae, inner ramus about 80% the length of the outer ramus; telson apex with 2 stout setae on each side.(AU)

New and additional records of Metharpinia Schellenberg, 1931 and Microphoxus Barnard, 1960 (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from Brazilian waters

New records of the species Metharpinia dentiurosoma Alonso de Pina, 2003, M. grandirama Alonso de Pina, 2003, M. iado Alonso de Pina, 2003, Microphoxus cornutus (Schellenberg, 1931) and Mi. uroserratus Bustamante, 2002 are reported for Brazilian waters. A discussion about the Metharpinia-Microphoxus complex is presented based on literature review and new observations of sampled species. Emended diagnoses are presented for the recorded species of Metharpinia and identification keys to world species of Metharpinia and Microphoxus are provided.(AU)

New and additional records of Metharpinia Schellenberg, 1931 and Microphoxus Barnard, 1960 (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from Brazilian waters

New records of the species Metharpinia dentiurosoma Alonso de Pina, 2003, M. grandirama Alonso de Pina, 2003, M. iado Alonso de Pina, 2003, Microphoxus cornutus (Schellenberg, 1931) and Mi. uroserratus Bustamante, 2002 are reported for Brazilian waters. A discussion about the Metharpinia-Microphoxus complex is presented based on literature review and new observations of sampled species. Emended diagnoses are presented for the recorded species of Metharpinia and identification keys to world species of Metharpinia and Microphoxus are provided.

Seasonal variation of the crustacean fauna in the belowground and aboveground strata in a Halodule wrightii meadow of northeastern Brazil

ABSTRACT The different microhabitats provided by seagrasses and the habit of the species determinate the vertical distribution of crustaceans. This study verified the influence of the seasonality on the spatial distribution of the crustacean community associated with a Halodule wrightii meadow. From April 2006 to July 2007, we performed fifteen samplings in Goiabeiras Beach, Ceará State, each with five sectioned replicates in belowground and aboveground. Cumaceans and the amphipod Hyale media (Dana, 1853) had a higher frequency, density, and dominance than the other taxa, in both strata. The community exhibited gradual changes along the study, in both the belowground and aboveground strata, but the seagrass structure was not sufficient to explain the vertical distribution of the crustacean fauna along the time.

RESUMO Os diferentes microhabitats proporcionados pelas pradarias marinhas e o habito das espécies determinam a distribuição vertical de espécies de crustáceos. Este estudo verificou a influência da sazonalidade sobre a distribuição espacial da comunidade de crustáceos associada a uma pradaria de Halodule wrightii. De abril de 2006 a julho de 2007, foram realizadas 15 amostragens na praia das Goiabeiras, estado do Ceará, em cada uma com cinco amostras seccionadas em partes aérea e subterrânea. Cumáceos e o anfípode Hyale media (Dana, 1853) tiveram a maior frequência, densidade e dominância em relação a outros táxons, em ambos os estratos. A comunidade exibiu mudanças graduais ao longo do estudo, em ambos os estratos aéreo e subterrâneo, mas a estrutura da pradaria não foi suficiente para explicar a distribuição vertical da fauna de crustáceos ao longo do tempo.

Seasonal variation of the crustacean fauna in the belowground and aboveground strata in a Halodule wrightii meadow of northeastern Brazil / Variação sazonal da fauna de crustáceos nos estratos subterrâneo e aéreo em uma pradaria de Halodule wrightii do nordeste do Brasil

The different microhabitats provided by seagrasses and the habit of the species determinate the vertical distribution of crustaceans. This study verified the influence of the seasonality on the spatial distribution of the crustacean community associated with a Halodule wrightii meadow. From April 2006 to July 2007, we performed fifteen samplings in Goiabeiras Beach, Ceará State, each with five sectioned replicates in belowground and aboveground. Cumaceans and the amphipod Hyale media (Dana, 1853) had a higher frequency, density, and dominance than the other taxa, in both strata. The community exhibited gradual changes along the study, in both the belowground and aboveground strata, but the seagrass structure was not sufficient to explain the vertical distribution of the crustacean fauna along the time.(AU)

Os diferentes microhabitats proporcionados pelas pradarias marinhas e o habito das espécies determinam a distribuição vertical de espécies de crustáceos. Este estudo verificou a influência da sazonalidade sobre a distribuição espacial da comunidade de crustáceos associada a uma pradaria de Halodule wrightii. De abril de 2006 a julho de 2007, foram realizadas 15 amostragens na praia das Goiabeiras, estado do Ceará, em cada uma com cinco amostras seccionadas em partes aérea e subterrânea. Cumáceos e o anfípode Hyale media (Dana, 1853) tiveram a maior frequência, densidade e dominância em relação a outros táxons, em ambos os estratos. A comunidade exibiu mudanças graduais ao longo do estudo, em ambos os estratos aéreo e subterrâneo, mas a estrutura da pradaria não foi suficiente para explicar a distribuição vertical da fauna de crustáceos ao longo do tempo.(AU)

Seasonal variation of the crustacean fauna in the belowground and aboveground strata in a Halodule wrightii meadow of northeastern Brazil / Variação sazonal da fauna de crustáceos nos estratos subterrâneo e aéreo em uma pradaria de Halodule wrightii do nordeste do Brasil

The different microhabitats provided by seagrasses and the habit of the species determinate the vertical distribution of crustaceans. This study verified the influence of the seasonality on the spatial distribution of the crustacean community associated with a Halodule wrightii meadow. From April 2006 to July 2007, we performed fifteen samplings in Goiabeiras Beach, Ceará State, each with five sectioned replicates in belowground and aboveground. Cumaceans and the amphipod Hyale media (Dana, 1853) had a higher frequency, density, and dominance than the other taxa, in both strata. The community exhibited gradual changes along the study, in both the belowground and aboveground strata, but the seagrass structure was not sufficient to explain the vertical distribution of the crustacean fauna along the time.

Os diferentes microhabitats proporcionados pelas pradarias marinhas e o habito das espécies determinam a distribuição vertical de espécies de crustáceos. Este estudo verificou a influência da sazonalidade sobre a distribuição espacial da comunidade de crustáceos associada a uma pradaria de Halodule wrightii. De abril de 2006 a julho de 2007, foram realizadas 15 amostragens na praia das Goiabeiras, estado do Ceará, em cada uma com cinco amostras seccionadas em partes aérea e subterrânea. Cumáceos e o anfípode Hyale media (Dana, 1853) tiveram a maior frequência, densidade e dominância em relação a outros táxons, em ambos os estratos. A comunidade exibiu mudanças graduais ao longo do estudo, em ambos os estratos aéreo e subterrâneo, mas a estrutura da pradaria não foi suficiente para explicar a distribuição vertical da fauna de crustáceos ao longo do tempo.

Crustacean communities in coastal ephemeral pools in the Araucanía region (38° S, Chile) / Comunidades de crustáceos em lagoas efêmeras costeiras na região de Araucanía (38° S, Chile)

The fauna communities of ephemeral pools in southern Chile are characterized by heterogeneity of crustacean taxa; nevertheless, no detailed studies exist of their community structure. The aim of the present study was to analyze the crustacean community structure in two groups of ephemeral pools (Puaucho and Nigue pools) in the coastal zone of the Araucanía region. A correlation matrix was made by species abundance against temperature, conductivity, pH and total dissolved solids. In a second step, a null model for species co-occurrence was applied to the total data and to each group. The results for total data revealed a significant direct relation between the abundance of H. costera, C. dubia and Mesocyclops. For the Puaucho pools, the same results were found together with direct associations with total dissolved solids, conductivity and pH. Finally, different results were found for the Nigue pools, with no clear significant associations, either direct or indirect, between the abundance of different crustacean taxa and abiotic parameters. These results were supported by the co-occurrence null model analysis, which revealed the presence of regulator factors for the total data, and for each of the two groups. Ecological topics are discussed with emphasis on meta-community dynamics.(AU)

As comunidades faunísticas das lagoas efêmeras do sul do Chile são caracterizadas pela heterogeneidade dos seus táxons. Entretanto, estudos detalhados da sua estrutura de comunidade ainda não existem. O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar a estrutura da comunidade de crustáceos em dois grupos de lagoas efêmeras (Puaucho e Nigue) na zona costeira da região de Araucanía. A matriz de correlação foi feita com a abundância das espécies em função da temperatura, condutividade, pH e sólidos totais dissolvidos. Num segundo passo, um modelo nulo para as espécies de coocorrência foi aplicado aos dados totais e para cada grupo. Os resultados para os dados totais revelaram uma relação direta e significativa entre a abundância de H. costera, C. dubia e Mesocyclops. Para as lagoas Puaucho, os mesmos resultados foram encontrados, juntamente com associações diretas com sólidos totais dissolvidos, condutividade e pH. Finalmente, diferentes resultados foram encontrados para as lagoas Nigue, sem associações significativas claras, diretas ou indiretas entre a abundância de diferentes táxons de crustáceos e parâmetros abióticos. Estes resultados foram suportados pela análise de modelo de coocorrência nula, a qual revelou a presença de fatores reguladores para o total de dados, e para cada um dos dois grupos. Temas ecológicos são discutidos com ênfase na dinâmica de meta-comunidade.(AU)

Description of the first species of Metharpinia (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from Brazil

A new amphipod species of Metharpinia Schellenberg, 1931 is described from Campos Basin, southeastern Brazilian coast. The material was collected with van Veen grab from unconsolidated substratum, off the mouth of the Paraíba do Sul River. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by presenting a strongly constricted rostrum and a slender palp of maxilla 1. There are four species in Metharpinia from the South Atlantic: M. dentiurosoma Alonso de Pina, 2003, M. grandirama Alonso de Pina, 2003 and M. iado Alonso de Pina, 2003, and Metharpinia taylorae sp. nov. This is the first record of a species of the genus from Brazilian waters.

Description of the first species of Metharpinia (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from Brazil

A new amphipod species of Metharpinia Schellenberg, 1931 is described from Campos Basin, southeastern Brazilian coast. The material was collected with van Veen grab from unconsolidated substratum, off the mouth of the Paraíba do Sul River. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by presenting a strongly constricted rostrum and a slender palp of maxilla 1. There are four species in Metharpinia from the South Atlantic: M. dentiurosoma Alonso de Pina, 2003, M. grandirama Alonso de Pina, 2003 and M. iado Alonso de Pina, 2003, and Metharpinia taylorae sp. nov. This is the first record of a species of the genus from Brazilian waters.(AU)

A new species of Bogidiella (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Bogidiellidae) from bore wells in Andhra Pradesh, Southern India

A new amphipod species of Bogidiellidae Hertzog, 1936 is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from bore wells in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Southern India. The new species is closely related to those belonging to a group of Bogidiella species with inner rami of pleopods reduced or absent. Bogidiella totakura sp. nov. differs from all the other species in the group mainly by the shape, size and ornamentation on gnathopods and telson. This is the second Indian species of Bogidiella.

A new species of Bogidiella (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Bogidiellidae) from bore wells in Andhra Pradesh, Southern India

A new amphipod species of Bogidiellidae Hertzog, 1936 is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from bore wells in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Southern India. The new species is closely related to those belonging to a group of Bogidiella species with inner rami of pleopods reduced or absent. Bogidiella totakura sp. nov. differs from all the other species in the group mainly by the shape, size and ornamentation on gnathopods and telson. This is the second Indian species of Bogidiella.

A new species of Bogidiella (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Bogidiellidae) from bore wells in Andhra Pradesh, Southern India

A new amphipod species of Bogidiellidae Hertzog, 1936 is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from bore wells in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Southern India. The new species is closely related to those belonging to a group of Bogidiella species with inner rami of pleopods reduced or absent. Bogidiella totakura sp. nov. differs from all the other species in the group mainly by the shape, size and ornamentation on gnathopods and telson. This is the second Indian species of Bogidiella.

First record of Amphipoda Talitroides topitotum (Burt, 1934) (Gammaridea, Talitridae) in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil / Primeiro registro do Amphipoda Talitroides topitotum (Burt, 1934) (Gammaridea, Talitridae) no Estado do Espírito Santo, Brasil

Talitroides topitotum (Amphipoda) was introduced in Brazil by silviculture activities. Currently the species is distributed in the states of Paraná, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This paper describes the species occurrence in the state of Espírito Santo. The objective of this study was to determine the interference of the edge effect on community structure of macroinvertebrates associated with leaf litter, where a T. topitotum female specimen was observed in coffee cultivations in March 2008.(AU)

Talitroides topitotum (Amphipoda) foi introduzido no Brasil pelas atividades de silvicultura. Atualmente a espécie está distribuída nos Estados do Paraná, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo. Este trabalho descreve a ocorrência desta espécie no Estado do Espírito Santo. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a interferência do efeito de borda na estruturada comunidade de macroinvertebrados associados ao folhiço, onde um espécime fêmea de T. topitotum foi observado em cultivo de café em março de 2008.(AU)

Crustáceos associados à macroalga Ulva spp. em praias com diferentes características ambientais / Crustacean species associated with Ulva spp. on beaches with different environmental characteristics

Comunidades associadas às macroalgas são conhecidas por abrigar uma fauna abundante e diversificada. Apesar da importância ecológica desse ambiente, trabalhos com macroalgas de costões rochosos são relativamente escassos e realizados principalmente com espécies estruturalmente mais complexas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar fauna de crustáceos associada à macroalga verde Ulva spp., presente em costões rochosos da praia das Cigarras e da baía do Araçá, ambas no município de São Sebastião, Litoral Norte do Estado de São Paulo. Em cada área, nove amostras de Ulva spp. foram coletadas. Na bala do Araçá, foi possível distinguir três faixas de amostragem, tendo sido coletadas três amostras em cada faixa (médio-litoral superior; médio-litoral inferior e franja do infralitoral). Anfípodes e isópodes estiveram presentes em maior número nas duas áreas amostradas, entretanto somente na baía do Araçá o anfípode Parhyale hawaiensis foi observado em grande quantidade. A densidade média dos crustáceos associados à Ulva spp. foi cerca de quatro vezes maior na baía do Araçá em relação à praia das Cigarras. Não houve diferença significativa quanto ao índice de diversidade de Shannon-Wiener entre as praias ou entre as faixas de costão do Araça. Entre os fatores que podem determinar a maior densidade de crustáceos associados à Ulva spp. no Araçá, podem ser destacados o menor hidrodinamismo nessa área e a ausência de outras espécies de algas que possam servir como substrato biológico para a epibiota.

Communities associated with macroalgae are known to host a diverse and abundant fauna. Despite the ecological importance of this environment, studies with macroalgae present at the rocky shores are relatively scarce and mostly conducted with structurally more complex species. The main goal of this study was to analyze the crustacean species associated with the green macroalga Ulva spp. present in rocky shores at Cigarras Beach and Araçá Bay, both situated in São Sebastião, Northern coast of the state of São Paulo. Nine samples were taken from each area. At Araçá bay, three sampling zones could be distinguished (subtidal, intertidal and upper tidal) and three samples were collected at each zone. Amphipods and isopods were the dominant group in both areas; however the amphipod Parhyale hawaiensis was present in great number only in Araçá. The mean abundance of crustacean species associated with Ulva spp. was four times higher in Araçá bay than in Cigarras Beach. No difference in the Shannon-Wienner index was detected between the areas or among the zones in Araçá bay. The higher density of crustacean species in Araçá bay may be associated with the absence of other macroalgae species that could be used as a biological substrate and the low hydrodynamic forces acting in this area.

Variações ontogênicas e sazonais na dieta de Etropus crossotusJordan e Gilbert, 1882 ( Paralichthydae ) na baía de Ubatuba-Enseada,Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil / Ontogenetic and seasons changes in the diet of Etropus crossotus Jordan and Gilbert, 1882 ( Paralichthydae ) at Ubatuba-Enseada Bay, Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Foram investigadas as variações ontogênicas e sazonais na dieta de Etropuscrossotus coletados na baía de Ubatuba-Enseada, Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Redes dearrasto com porta foram utilizadas para as coletas mensais, e 60 exemplares foram coletadosentre outubro de 2003 e setembro de 2004. Maior similaridade entre os Índices deImportância Alimentar foi observada entre a primavera e o outono. Crustáceos decápodesrepresentaram 50% dos itens alimentares durante a primavera e outono, e crustáceosanfípodes foram os itens mais representativos no inverno. Maior similaridade entre os IAifoi observada entre as classes 1, 2 e 4, pela alta representatividade de Decapoda, e entre asclasses 5, 6 e 7, em função da representatividade de Decapoda e Amphipoda. Os resultadosobtidos foram similares a outros estudos realizados na região costeira Sul do Brasil.(AU)

Ontogenetic and seasonal changes in the diet of Etropus crossotussampled at Ubatuba-Enseada Bay in Santa Catarina State, Brazil were investigated. A trawlnet was used for the surveys, and 60 fish were collected monthly during October (2003) andSeptember (2004). The highest similarity of the Alimentary Importance Index (AII) wasobserved between spring and autumn. Crustacea Decapoda represented 50% of the feedingitems during spring and fall, and Crustacea Amphipoda were the most representative itemin winter. The highest AII similarity was observed among length classes 1, 2 and 4, whichwas related to Decapoda representation, and among length classes 5, 6 and 7, because ofDecapoda and Amphipoda importance. Results were similar to other studies in the southerncoast of Brazil.(AU)