Feeding Behaviour of Gammarus Pulex (L.) (Amphipoda) On Nitella

Although Gammarus pulex (L.) is a well-known animal, the nature of its preferred detritus food materials, decaying leaves etc., is such that detailed observations on its feeding behavior have been difficult to accomplish. Preliminary observations made when the alga Nitella flexilis (L.) Agardh (Chlo...

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Published in:Crustaceana 1983, Vol.44 (3), p.245-250
Main Author: Willoughby, L.G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Freshwater
Gammarus pulex
Nitella flexilis
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Summary:Although Gammarus pulex (L.) is a well-known animal, the nature of its preferred detritus food materials, decaying leaves etc., is such that detailed observations on its feeding behavior have been difficult to accomplish. Preliminary observations made when the alga Nitella flexilis (L.) Agardh (Chlorophyceae, Charales) was presented suggested that characteristic feeding postures and activities could be recognised easily; furthermore the food material itself and the faecal pellets produced from it by the animal were very amenable to microscopic analysis. This report summarises the information obtained so far.
ISSN:0011-216X
1568-5403
DOI:10.1163/156854083X00433