On the occurence of the scyphomedusan Pelagia noctiluca in the English Channel in 1966

Russell, F.S. (1967) On the occurence of the scyphomedusan Pelagia noctiluca in the English Channel in 1966. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 47 (2). pp. 363-366.

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Abstract

The oceanic scyphomedusa Pelagia noctiluca (Forskal) was exceptionally abundant in the coastal waters of Devon and Cornwall in the year 1966. Very young stages were taken only in the months of October, December, January and early February, indicating that the medusa has a restricted breeding season.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Geographical distribution; abundance; breeding seasons
Status:	Published
Subjects:	Q Science > QL Zoology
ID Code:	2450
Deposited On:	10 June 2008

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