Bhukal, R., Rutherford, M. G. and Mohammed, R. S. (2015) Predation on a freshwater crab, Dilocarcinus dentatus (Tricodactylidae), by several tropical wolf spiders, Ancylometes bogotensis (Ctenidae), in Trinidad, WI. Living World, 2015, pp. 59-60.
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Publisher's URL: http://ttfnc.org/livingworld/index.php/lwj/article/view/135
Abstract
On 4 September, 2014, during a nocturnal field trip to the Aripo Savannas, Trinidad, (WGS 84 UTM 0697545 1176021), an unusual observation was made. Three adult spiders, Dilocarcinus dentatus, were observed feeding on an adult freshwater crab, Ancylometes bogotensis. The spiders were on vegetation above a flooded trail and there were many crabs in the water below. The crab was initially held by a female spider; two males were then seen to approach and also feed on the crab.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Rutherford, Mr Mike |
| Authors: | Bhukal, R., Rutherford, M. G., and Mohammed, R. S. |
| College/School: | University Services > Library and Collection Services > Museum and Art Gallery |
| Journal Name: | Living World |
| Publisher: | Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists' Club |
| ISSN: | 1029-3299 |
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