Native spider crab predation on Asterias amurensis

This study reports on previously undescribed predation on Asterias amurensis in the Derwent Estuary, Tasmania by the spider crab Leptomithrax gaimardii (Milne Edwards). Specifically, this study describes the predatory interaction between the spider crab and A. amurensis and quantifies patterns of sub-lethal injuries inflicted on the seastar during a localised aggregation of the spider crab.

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Temporal extent1999-07-01 – 2000-10-31
Date (creation)2011-09-14
Statuscompleted
Update frequencynotPlanned
Metadata languageen
LicenseThe data described in this record are the intellectual property of S. Ling.
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Last updated2026-11-05
Created2026-11-05
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