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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Main Authors: Andrew Dunstan, Corey J A Bradshaw, Justin Marshall
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e2bb3ba3d7a948359fc112bf06b6a786
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