The Antarctic circumpolar ascidian Distaplia cylindrica harbors individuals of the amphipod Polycheria antarctica form acanthopoda that live in domiciles excavated by the amphipod. There was no evidence this amphipod consumed its host ascidian tissues. This burrowing association with D. cylindrica may provide an important structural or chemical refuge from prospective fish predators.
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1 November 2009
Observations on an Association Between the Dexaminid Amphipod Polycheria antarctica f. acanthopoda and Its Ascidian Host Distaplia cylindrica
James B. McClintock,
Margaret O. Amsler,
Gil Koplovitz,
Charles D. Amsler,
Bill J. Baker
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Journal of Crustacean Biology
Vol. 29 • No. 4
November 2009
Vol. 29 • No. 4
November 2009
Amphipoda
Antarctica
ascidian association
Dexaminidae