The biology of two species of Engaeus (Decapoda : Parastacidae) in Tasmania. III. Habitat, food, associated fauna and distribution
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by CSIRO Publishing in Marine and Freshwater Research
- Vol. 28 (1) , 95-103
- https://doi.org/10.1071/mf9770095
Abstract
The habitats of two apparently sympatric freshwater crayfish, Engaeus cisternarius and E. fossor, in north-western Tasmania were compared. At two study sites data on rainfall, temperature, water table level, dissolved oxygen and pH were collected. E. fossor occupies regions below the water table, whilst E. cisternarius occupies drier areas above the water table. The burrow structure, burrow fauna, ectofauna and food were compared. The geographical distribution of each species is discussed.Keywords
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