Characterization of the reproductive cycle and physiological condition of Patella vulgata in the NW of the Iberian Peninsula: Relevant information for a sustainable exploitation

Fernández, Narciso de Gabriel; Alborés, Ignacio; Aceña-Matarranz, Sara

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2014.12.012

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“…Furthermore, the three species showed similar sensitivity to heavy metals, comparable to that of other marine invertebrate species, and could therefore be used in embryo-larval assays. The alternating reproductive peaks of these three species throughout the year (Fernández et al, 2015(Fernández et al, , 2016 would allow for continuous availability of biological material, which has been identified as a significant limitation for a more extensive use of these ecotoxicological tools (e.g. Bellas and Paredes, 2011).…”

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Limpets (Patella spp. Mollusca, Gastropoda) as model organisms for biomonitoring environmental quality

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Bellas

et al. 2019

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Limpets (Patella spp. Mollusca, Gastropoda) as model organisms for biomonitoring environmental quality

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“…Several studies support that greater growth in sheltered areas is due to lower densities per unit of grazeable area, meaning higher food availability [71][72][73]. Shell alterations in gastropods can be induced by environmental and biological factors, such as wave action, salinity, and predatory pressures [74].…”

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“…Clustered spatial distribution pattern was indicated for P. caerulea in spring at the sheltered site and in winter and spring at the exposed site, possibly a consequence of recruitment. Recruitment of Patella is lower in sheltered areas [72,73], which is attributed to lower connectivity or poorer conditions for settlement [93]. Habitat physical characteristics may have a great influence in processes such as recruitment, competition, and predation, which, in turn, affect the structure of populations [94,95].…”

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Population Characteristics of the Limpet Patella caerulea (Linnaeus, 1758) in Eastern Mediterranean (Central Greece)

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Dimitriou

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Limpets are pivotal for structuring and regulating the ecological balance of littoral communities and are widely collected for human consumption and as fishing bait. Limpets of the species Patella caerulea were collected between April 2016 and April 2017 from two sites, and two samplings per each site with varying degree of exposure to wave action and anthropogenic pressure, in Eastern Mediterranean (Pagasitikos Gulf, Central Greece). This study addresses a knowledge gap on population characteristics of P. caerulea populations in Eastern Mediterranean, assesses population structure, allometric relationships, and reproductive status. Morphometric characteristics exhibited spatio-temporal variation. Population density was significantly higher at the exposed site. Spatial relationship between members of the population exhibited clumped pattern of dispersion during spring. Broadcast spawning of the population occurred during summer. Seven dominant age groups were identified, with the dominant cohort in the third-year class. Significant negative allometric relationships were exhibited between morphometric characteristics. Differences in growth patterns among populations were indicated.

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“…the ratio between gonadal and foot wet weight) reached maxima in October and November, but also showed some evidence of re-ripening in winter. The main spawning events have been identified between November and January (Fernández et al, 2015;Guerra and Gaudencio, 1986;Ibáñez et al, 1986;Miyares, 1980). Understanding reproduction is important for the interpretation of growth patterns, as molluscs need to expend more energy during the reproduction cycle, reducing the amount of energy available for growth (Crothers, 1994;Schöne, 2008).…”

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“…However, other factors, such as higher energy expenditure during periods of physiological activity, have been reported to lead molluscs to reduce growth rates. For example, spawning occurs in northern Iberia between November and January (Fernández et al, 2015;Guerra and Gaudencio, 1986;Ibáñez et al, 1986;Miyares, 1980), and therefore might be responsible for growth/cessation in winter. Other biological factors (e.g.…”

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Reprint of "Shell oxygen isotope values and sclerochronology of the limpet Patella vulgata Linnaeus 1758 from northern Iberia: Implications for the reconstruction of past seawater temperatures"

Gutiérrez-Zugasti

Suárez-Revilla

Clarke

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Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology

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Understanding environmental conditions faced by hunter-fisher-gatherers during the Pleistocene and Holocene, and interpretation of subsistence strategies, social organisation and settlement patterns, are key topics for the study of past human societies. In this respect, oxygen isotope values (δ 18 O) of mollusc shell calcium carbonate can provide important information on palaeoclimate and the seasonality of shell collection at archaeological sites. In this paper, we tested P. vulgata shells from northern Iberia as a paleoclimate archive through the study of shell oxygen isotope values and sclerochronology of modern samples. Results showed that limpets formed their shells close to isotopic equilibrium, with an average offset between measured and predicted values of 0.36‰. This offset is significantly reduced with respect to those reported in previous studies, probably due to the use of highly resolved data on the isotopic composition of the water when calculating predicted values. Despite large intra-specific variability, shell growth patterns of P. vulgata revealed a common pattern of higher growth in spring and a growth cessation/slowdown in summer and winter. The seasonal growth cessation/slowdown did not exceed three months. Therefore, a correct interpretation of the season of shell collection is still possible. Reconstructed seawater temperature exhibited a high correlation with instrumental temperature (R 2 = 0.68 to 0.93; p b 0.0001). Despite periods of growth cessation/slowdown, mean seawater temperatures and annual ranges were reconstructed accurately. As demonstrated here, seawater temperature can be reconstructed with a maximum uncertainty of ± 2.7°C. Therefore, our study shows that oxygen isotope values from P. vulgata can be used for the reconstruction of paleoclimate and the season of shell collection.

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Characterization of the reproductive cycle and physiological condition of Patella vulgata in the NW of the Iberian Peninsula: Relevant information for a sustainable exploitation

Cited by 10 publications

References 36 publications

Limpets (Patella spp. Mollusca, Gastropoda) as model organisms for biomonitoring environmental quality

Limpets (Patella spp. Mollusca, Gastropoda) as model organisms for biomonitoring environmental quality

Population Characteristics of the Limpet Patella caerulea (Linnaeus, 1758) in Eastern Mediterranean (Central Greece)

Reprint of "Shell oxygen isotope values and sclerochronology of the limpet Patella vulgata Linnaeus 1758 from northern Iberia: Implications for the reconstruction of past seawater temperatures"

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