The effect of scales of surface roughness on the settlement of barnacle<i>(Semibalanus balanoides)</i>cyprids

Hills, Jeremy M.; Thomason, Jeremy C.

doi:10.1080/08927019809378346

Cited by 101 publications

(59 citation statements)

References 24 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…This might have induced spatial heterogeneity in the shear stress (Whitlatch & Osman 1998), since the latter varies with distance downstream from the leading edge of the faceplate (Schlichting 1979, Mullineaux & Butman 1991. These disks were previously sandblasted (40 pm grit) to create homogeneous rugosity suitable for barnacle settlement (Letourneux & Bourget 1988, Hills & Thomason 1998a and were placed at random in 3 sets of experimental units (3 blocks per unit) made from the same material ( Fig. 1).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Physical cues known to influence cypris larvae involve salinity (Dineen & Hines 1994a,b), temperature (O'Connor & Richardson 1994, Kitamura & Nakashima 1996, light (Crisp & Barnes 1954, Raimondi 1990), wave strength (Raimondi 1990), benthic boundary layer flows (Crisp 1955, Wethey 1986, Mullineaux & Butman 1991, Mullineaux & Garland 1993, Judge & Craig 1997 and the characteristics of the surface: physico-chemistry (Raimondi 1988b, Holmes et al 1997), surface energy (Rittschof Costlow 1989a;b, Roberts et al 1991, Maki et al 1992, Becker 1993, O'Connor & Richardson 1994, Becker et al 1997, Holmes et al 1997, vibration , Rittschof et al 1998, texture (Crisp & Barnes 1954, Letourneux & Bourget 1988, Raimondi 1990, Hills & Thomason 1996, 1998a and small-scale heterogeneity (Bergeron & Bourget 1986, Chabot & Bourget 1988, Walters 1992, Lernire & Bourget 1996, Miron et al 1996, Walters & Wethey 1996.…”

Section: Tidal Heightmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To assess the role of biological cues (see below), we designed a specific field experiment to minimize the influence of physical cues: 24 h experiments (2 tidal cycles) conducted during a short 6 d period to obtain comparable fluctuations of temperature, salinity, velocity and light within an area protected from waves; initial surface features were controlled by adopting flat black Plexiglas plates of fine surface roughness suitable for barnacle settlement (Letourneux & Bourget 1988, Hills & Thomason 1998a, which were precisely inserted into a frame (to minimize edge effects) at 3 different tidal heights. Cyprids of barnacles respond to a large spectrum of biological cues, including the presence of conspecific adults (Knight-Jones 1953 but see the review of Gabbott & Larman 1987 and more recently Chabot & Bourget 1988, Letourneux & Bourget 1988, Raimondi 1988a, Crisp 1990, Dineen & Hines 1994a,b, Miron et al 1996, Noda et al 1998, cyprid footprints , Clare et al 1994) and the presence of other species (Young & Chia 1981, Raimondi 1988a, Johnsson & Strathmann 1989.…”

Section: Tidal Heightmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Habitat selection is influenced by boundary layer structure (Crisp 1955, Wethey 1986, Mullineaux & Butman 1991, Mullineaux & Garland 1993, Judge & Craig 1997, the nature of the surface (physico-chemistry: Raimondi 1988b, Holmes et al 1997surface energy: Rittschof & Costlow 1989a,b, Roberts et al 1991, Maki et al 1992, Becker 1993, O'Connor & Richardson 1994, Becker et al 1997, Holmes et al 1997vibrations: Branscomb & Rittschof 1984, Rittschof et al 1998texture: Crisp & Barnes 1954, Letourneux & Bourget 1988, Raimondi 1990, Hills & Thomason 1996, 1998a; and small-scale heterogeneity: Bergeron,& Bourget 1986, Chabot & Bourget 1988, Walters 1992, Gregoire & Bourget 1996, Lemire & Bourget 1996, Miron et al 1996, Walters & Wethey 1996, substratum biological cues (associated with the presence of natural biofilms: Hudon & Bourget 1981, Letourneux & Bourget 1988& Todd 1-998; conspecific adults: Knight-Jones--1-953, Rittschof et al 1984, &ttschof 1985, Gabbott & Larman 1987, Letourneux & Bourget 1988, Chabot & Bourget 1988, Raimondi 1988a…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Barnacle settlement:field experiments on the influence of larval supply, tidal level, biofilm quality and age on Balanus amphitrite cyprids

Olivier¹,

Tremblay²,

Bourget³

et al. 2000

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

123

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A set of 3 field experiments lasting 24 h was conducted during April 1998 at the Duke University Marine Laboratory (Beaufort, North Carolina, USA) to: (1) assess the influence of larval supply, intertidal height, quantity and quality of biofilm and age of the larvae on the settlement of Balanus amphitrite Darwin and (2) examine the correspondence between small-scale planktonic distribution of larvae, the initial spatial pattern of newly settled larvae and the vertical distribution of adult barnacles. Precolonized methacrylate (Plexiglas) disks, arranged within 3 blocks and established so as to eliminate edge effects within 3 large experimental panels, were placed at 3 predetermined tidal heights (High, Medium, Low) corresponding to the upper lirmt, modal zone and the lower limit of adults of B. amphitrite. Split-split-plot ANOVAs were performed on densities of newly attached larvae (metamorphosis not completed) to test their habitat selection behavior to surfaces which had been precolonized by microbiota (bacteria and diatoms) at 3 heights (origin factor) for 0, 7, 14 or 21 d (age factor). The physical environment (salinity, temperature, current flow) was stable and comparable during the 3 experiments. B. amphitrite cyprids were uniformly distributed in the water column. Larval supply was poorly correlated with the intensity of settlement over the 1 wk experimental period. In fact, the same larval supply could induce either high (4x) or low ( l X) settlement after 2 tidal cycles, and, inversely, similar settlement intensities were associated with planktonic larval abundance varying significantly at 2 d intervals (109 to 171 cyprids 923 l-l). Settlement was homogeneous on each experimental unit (no significant block effect). Tidal height, however, was a significant factor in determining the vertical patterns of newly settled larvae during the first experiment where larvae were abundant but not during subsequent experiments for which fewer larvae were collected. The degree of microbial precolonization was the main parameter affecting the settlement of B. amphitrite. For the first 2 experiments, 'weighed cyprid settlement' significantly decreased as the age of the biofilrn increased, revealing a strong preference of settlers for clean surfaces and avoidance of biofouled surfaces of all intertidal origins. Further analysis of biofilm samples showed that free-space availability in the microbial film and bacterial densities were significantly inversely correlated to settlement intensity. Moreover, settlement to 'favorable' substrata decreased by nearly % during our experimental period, suggesting changes in the selectivity of settling larvae. Our experiments confirm the role of larval supply in determining the vertical intertidal distribution of adults of B. amphitrite, but the short-term variability in the larval supplyhettlement coupling observed over a 1 wk period must be integrated in models of recruitment dynamics of barnacles.

show abstract

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Tidal Heightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Tidal Heightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Barnacle settlement:field experiments on the influence of larval supply, tidal level, biofilm quality and age on Balanus amphitrite cyprids

Olivier¹,

Tremblay²,

Bourget³

et al. 2000

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

123

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This deterrence of barnacle settlement could be physical or chemical, or a combination of the two, although this was not investigated in our study. Barnacle larvae prefer rough surfaces with grooves and concavities (Lewis, 1978), and tend to settle on fine or medium textured surfaces rather than completely smooth surfaces (Hills & Thomason, 1998). As sponge grows on a scallop, it alters the surface of the shell forming a surface that may no longer be an attractive substratum to barnacle larvae.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of sponge and barnacle encrustation on survival of the scallop Chlamys hastata

Farren

Donovan

2007

Hydrobiologia

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The scallop Chlamys hastata frequently carries epibionts such as sponges and barnacles on its shells. Although the scallop-sponge relationship has been characterized as a mutualism, little is known about the scallop-barnacle relationship. This study investigated the effects of sponge and barnacle encrustation on the ability of C. hastata to avoid predation by the sea star Pycnopodia helianthoides. In feeding trials, P. helianthoides caught and consumed significantly more barnacle-encrusted scallops (7.7 ± 0.8 out of 20 scallops) than scallops encrusted by either of the sponges Myxilla incrustans (4.1 ± 0.9) or Mycale adhaerens (3.0 ± 0.5). Epibiont-free scallops (5.7 ± 0.5) formed an intermediate treatment between barnacle-encrusted and sponge-encrusted scallops. Possible mechanisms by which the sponges protected the scallops were investigated in two ways: two feeding trials were videotaped to allow qualitative analysis of sea star and scallop behavior and sea star feeding responses to scallop and sponge homogenates were determined to investigate if sea stars accept scallops and sponges as prey. Sea stars displayed positive feeding responses to scallop puree 97.5% ± 1.6 of the time while only displaying positive responses to Mycale adhaerens homogenate 4.4% ± 2.0 of the time and to Myxilla incrustans homogenate 4.4% ± 2.9 of the time. The videotaped feeding trials indicated that interference with tube feet adhesion by the sponge deterred predation. Observations of both sea stars that were videotaped showed that neither avoided trying to capture sponge-encrusted scallops, and at no time was a captured scallop willingly released by the sea stars. Thus, it appears that sponges provide tactile-mechanical protection and possibly chemical or tactile camouflage in this predator/prey relationship. Finally, the effects of sponge encrustation on barnacle settlement were determined. Field experiments showed that barnacle larvae settled more frequently on epibiont-free scallops than on those with either of the two sponges, potentially protecting the scallops from an epibiont that increases the scallop's susceptibility to predation.

show abstract

Fouling on Artificial Substrata

Terlizzi

Faimali

2009

Biofouling

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The effect of scales of surface roughness on the settlement of barnacle(Semibalanus balanoides)cyprids

Cited by 101 publications

References 24 publications

Barnacle settlement:field experiments on the influence of larval supply, tidal level, biofilm quality and age on Balanus amphitrite cyprids

Barnacle settlement:field experiments on the influence of larval supply, tidal level, biofilm quality and age on Balanus amphitrite cyprids

Effects of sponge and barnacle encrustation on survival of the scallop Chlamys hastata

Fouling on Artificial Substrata

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About