Cannibalism by the juveniles of the gastropod Rapana venosa (Muricidae) reared under laboratory conditions
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DOI: 10.1093/mollus/eyy026
Abstract: We report extreme cannibalistic behaviour in juveniles (1.5–10 mm) of the rapa whelk, Rapana venosa, when they transition from a phytophagous to a carnivorous feeding habit after metamorphosis, as appropriate food becomes scarce during this… read more here.
Keywords: rapana venosa; gastropod rapana; cannibalism juveniles; juveniles gastropod ... See more keywords