
Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 129(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract Pelagic larval stages play a critical role in the dynamics of marine populations since they are main way dispersal and habitat colonization. Here, we examined pathways two common stomatopod species western Atlantic: Squilla empusa Lysiosquilla scabricauda . To complement this goal, also analyzed haline tolerance larvae collected an estuary from southern Gulf Mexico. Larval was simulated using Lagrangian particle‐tracking module coupled to Global HYCOM model consisted releasing 100 passive particles each starting site. Results indicated high level retention west Florida shelf over narrow In South Atlantic Bight, Central America, northern America transport almost unidirectional following pattern currents. Generally, connections were among nearby sites, but long‐distance can occur when trapped by great high‐speed Retention connection with neighboring sites due local atmospheric hydrological conditions. During fieldwork, found kinds larvae: antizoea alima. Morphological characteristics correspond superfamily Lysiosquilloidea, those alima, Squilloidea. The salinity values as low 21.9 psu, while alima at 23.2 psu. Salinity tolerances potential indicate colonization new habitats broad intrusion into estuaries.
Language: Английский