Studies waterlogged wood from the sea bottom have in recent years of revealed a considerable number of wood-boring deep-sea Xylopha sen, 1961; Turner, 1972), and panels placed in the deep sea have been heavily attacked within a few months(Muraoka, 1966; Kohlmeyer 1969; Turner, 1973). The geographical distribution of Xylophagainae is dependent on the of suitable plant material and the dispersal ability of the free- swimming larvae. These may be able to delay metamorphosis, and either be produced in great numbers and carried by bottom currents, or, more likely, be able to detect wood or seagrass and actively swim towards it. The high reproductive density of the Xylophagainae, their high popula- tion rate, rapid growth, early maturity and utilization of a transient habitat classify them as opportunistic species, the first recorded from the deep sea
Studies waterlogged wood from the sea bottom have in recent years of revealed a considerable number of wood-boring deep-sea Xylopha sen, 1961; Turner, 1972), and panels placed in the deep sea have been heavily attacked within a few months(Muraoka, 1966; Kohlmeyer 1969; Turner, 1973). The geographical distribution of Xylophagainae is dependent on the of suitable plant material and the dispersal ability of the free- swimming larvae. These may be able to delay metamorphosis, and either be produced in great numbers and carried by bottom currents, or, more likely, be able to detect wood or seagrass and actively swim towards it. The high reproductive density of the Xylophagainae, their high popula- tion rate, rapid growth, early maturity and utilization of a transient habitat classify them as opportunistic species, the first recorded from the deep sea
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