Biological trait analysis has become a popular tool to infer the vulnerability of benthic
species to trawling-induced disturbance. Approaches using multiple traits are being …

Mitochondria are mostly inherited by maternal via, that is, only mitochondria from eggs are
retained in the embryos. However, this general assumption of uniparentally transmitted …

Traditionally, the internal morphology of crustacean larvae has been studied using
destructive techniques such as dissection and microscopy. The present study combines …

We have assessed for the first time the phylogenetic relationships and biogeographic history
of the crabs of the genus Maja that inhabit European coasts: M. brachydactyla, M. crispata …

The complete larval series (zoea I, zoea II and megalopa) of the crab E rgasticus clouei is
described and illustrated based on plankton samples from Mediterranean waters. The zoea …

Ontogenetic changes in digestive capabilities were analyzed in larvae and first juveniles of
the spider crab Maja brachydactyla. Activities of five proteinases (total proteases, trypsin …

The effect of temperature and salinity on the larval development of the common spider crab
Maja brachydactyla (Balss, 1922) were studied in the laboratory. Larvae were reared at …

Decapod crustaceans are the main target species of deep water bottom trawl fisheries in the
western Mediterranean. Despite their importance for fisheries and conservation, little is …

The spider crab Maja squinado is an endangered Mediterranean species; therefore,
culturing it successfully is essential for developing restocking programs. The survival, growth …

The effect of food deprivation on larval performance of the spider crab Maja brachydactyla
was studied in terms of survival, moulting capacity, size, weight and enzymatic activities …