Chapter 3. Settlement and Behaviour of Marine Fouling Organisms
- Simone Dürr2,
- Jeremy C. Thomason3
Published Online: 29 JAN 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444315462.ch3
Copyright © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Biofouling
Additional Information
How to Cite
Prendergast, G. S. (2010) Settlement and Behaviour of Marine Fouling Organisms, in Biofouling (eds S. Dürr and J. C. Thomason), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444315462.ch3
Editor Information
- 2
School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
- 3
School of Biology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 29 JAN 2010
- Published Print: 18 DEC 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405169264
Online ISBN: 9781444315462
- Summary
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Keywords:
- settlement and behaviour of marine fouling organisms;
- species settlement - involving surface encounter and attachment;
- planktonic propagules;
- settlement-inducing protein complex [SIPC]/neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA] - triggering adhesive release, in contact-dependent manner;
- larval physiological condition, mixed cohorts of unknown age and provenance;
- Crustacea;
- Bryozoa;
- Tunicata;
- Cnidaria;
- mussel veliger larvae - passive settlers
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Cues
Planktonic Propagules
Inert Surface Encounter, Followed by (Active?) Attachment or Rejection
Behavioural Surface Encounter, Exploration and Attachment or Rejection
Conclusions
References