Seasonal changes in populations of three sympatric isopods in a Hong Kong forest
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 347-365 |
| Journal / Publication | Journal of Zoology |
| Volume | 224 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
The population dynamics of Burmoniscus ocellatus (Philosciidae), Formosillo raffaelei and Orodillo maculatus (Armadillidae), were studied at neighbouring sites in a mixed forest. Densities varied with species, site and season, with mean densities ranging from 100-150 m-2. Burmoniscus ocellatus and F. raffaelei had a single recruitment peak per year, while O. maculatus had two. Air temperature was the main factor explaining seasonal variations in population density, while rainfall exerted its effect with a two- to three-week time-lag. Some 20% of F. raffaelei and O. maculatus were infected by Rickettsiella bacteria. -from Authors
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Seasonal changes in populations of three sympatric isopods in a Hong Kong forest. / Ma, H. H T; Dudgeon, D.; Lam, P. K S.
In: Journal of Zoology, Vol. 224, No. 3, 1991, p. 347-365.
In: Journal of Zoology, Vol. 224, No. 3, 1991, p. 347-365.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
