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September 27, 2025Records of the Zoological Survey of IndiaOpen Access

The Ecological Diversity and Distribution of Brachyuran Crabs in the Mangroves of Kalibhanjadia, Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha

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ABArpita BeheraSanskriti Samvardhan MandalDRDipti RautRavenshaw UniversitySPSharat Kumar PalitaCentral University of Odisha

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Overview

This research examines ecological diversity and salinity distribution of brachyuran crabs in mangroves, indicating their adaptability.

Key Points

  • The study identified twelve species of brachyuran crabs across six families, showcasing significant ecological diversity.
  • Most crabs inhabit low to moderate salinity areas, while varunid crabs predominantly live in medium to high salinity zones.
  • Research conducted over two years reveals clear patterns in crab distribution relative to salinity gradients in the mangroves.
  • Understanding these patterns highlights the ecological adaptability of brachyuran crabs in mangrove ecosystems.

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Behera et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3e2eebfec0fc5236ca1https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v125/i2s/2025/173005
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