Seasonal population characteristics of the opossum shrimp, Mysis relicta, in southeastern Lake Michigan, 1970-71
Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Great Lakes Research
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By: James B. Reynolds and G.M. DeGraeve
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Abstract
This study of depth distribution, abundance, growth, reproduction and standing crop of the opossum shrimp, Mysis relicta, in southeastern Lake Michigan was based on monthly samples collected from August 1970 through July 1971 (except February and March). Population density was usually low at 10-20 fathoms, moderate at 25-30 fathoms and relatively high at 35 fathoms and deeper. Abundance was highest in midsummer and lowest in December. Free-living mysids were 3-25 mm long. Average growth rate was 1 mm per month. At maximum lengths, females were longer than males. Weight increased as approximately the cube of the length. The population consisted mostly of juveniles during summer and autumn and subadults and adults in winter and spring. Sizable numbers of adults apparently moved to relatively shallow water (10-35 fathoms) in winter, where they bred and released their young. In deeper water (40 fathoms or more), some reproduction occurred throughout the year. Most recruitment was in April and May. Standing crop ranged as high as 50 kg per hectare. Mysis apparently has a one-year life cycle in southeastern Lake Michigan.
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Reynolds, J.B., and DeGraeve, G., 1972, Seasonal population characteristics of the opossum shrimp, Mysis relicta, in southeastern Lake Michigan, 1970-71: Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Great Lakes Research, v. 15, p. 117-131.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Seasonal population characteristics of the opossum shrimp, Mysis relicta, in southeastern Lake Michigan, 1970-71 |
| Series title | Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Great Lakes Research |
| Volume | 15 |
| Year Published | 1972 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | p. 117-131 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Great Lakes Research |
| First page | 117 |
| Last page | 131 |