Nautilus at risk--estimating population size and demography of Nautilus pompilius.
The low fecundity, late maturity, long gestation and long life span of Nautilus suggest that this species is vulnerable to over-exploitation. Demand from the ornamental shell trade has contributed to their rapid decline in localized populations. More data from wild populations are needed to design m...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/e2bb3ba3d7a948359fc112bf06b6a786 |
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