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Cannibalism as a potential factor affecting recruitment of the invasive Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus by Crane, Laura C., O’Connor, Nancy J.

“…Cannibalism affects the population dynamics of many marine species, but its potential for influencing population sizes of non-native species is not well…”
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Temporal and spatial refugia modify predation risk for non-native crabs in rocky intertidal habitats by Montanaro, Renee C, O'Connor, Nancy J

“…Populations of the non-native Asian shore crab, , now dominate the rocky intertidal of southern New England, USA. High abundances suggest the recent invader…”
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Invasion dynamics on a temperate rocky shore: from early invasion to establishment of a marine invader by O’Connor, Nancy J.

“…Populations of invading Asian shore crabs ( Hemigrapsus sanguineus ) and resident crabs (European green crab Carcinus maenas or species in the family…”
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Changes in Population Sizes of Hemigrapsus sanguineus (Asian Shore Crab) and Resident Crab Species in Southeastern New England (2010–2016) by O'Connor, Nancy J

“…The invasion of Hemigrapsus sanguineus (Asian Shore Crab) has been of concern in northeastern North America since the late 1980s. A relatively long-term record…”
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Amphipods as potential prey of the Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus: Laboratory and field experiments by Blasi, Johanna C., O'Connor, Nancy J.

“…The invasive crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus has a generalist diet, consuming primarily macroalgae and sessile and sedentary invertebrate prey. To assess the…”
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Intertidal habitat complexity influences the density of the non-native crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus by Towne, Zachary W, Judge, Michael L, O'Connor, Nancy J

“…Habitat structural complexity can provide protection from predators, potentially affecting population density of native and non-native prey. The invasive Asian…”
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Predation of the non-native Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus by a native fish species, the cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus) by Savaria, Michael C., O'Connor, Nancy J.

“…Predation of non-native species by native predators can impact the success of an invasion. Recently, the Asian shore crab, Hemigrapsus sanguineus, successfully…”
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Development and behavior of megalopae of the non-native crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus in response to chemical cues from coastal fishes by Rasch, Jennifer A., O'Connor, Nancy J.

“…Understanding the invasibility of marine species with complex life cycles requires examination of the ecology of both larval and adult stages. The goal of our…”
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Abundance of non-native crabs in intertidal habitats of New England with natural and artificial structure by Lovely, Christina M, O'Connor, Nancy J, Judge, Michael L

“…Marine habitats containing complex physical structure (e.g., crevices) can provide shelter from predation for benthic invertebrates. To examine effects of…”
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Molting of megalopae of the Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus in intertidal habitats of Northeastern North America by O'Connor, Nancy J., Judge, Michael L.

“…Planktonic larvae of many benthic taxa settle and metamorphose in response to certain habitat cues. Although laboratory investigations of the importance of…”
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Adult fiddler crabs Uca pugnax (Smith) enhance sediment-associated cues for molting of conspecific megalopae by O'Connor, Nancy J., Van, Bon T.

“…Adult-associated chemical cues can stimulate settlement and metamorphosis of invertebrate larvae into habitats with an enhanced likelihood of juvenile and…”
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Early stages of the Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus as potential prey for the striped killifish Fundulus majalis by Kim, Anita K.A., O'Connor, Nancy J.

“…The Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus is a recent invader of rocky intertidal shores along the U.S. Atlantic coast whose predators have not been well…”
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PREDATION BY THE NONINDIGENOUS ASIAN SHORE CRAB HEMIGRAPSUS SANGUINEUS ON MACROALGAE AND MOLLUSCS by Bourdeau, Paul E, O'Connor, Nancy J

“…Prey selection and consumption of common molluscs and macroalgae by the Asian shore crab, Hemigrapsus sanguineus, were investigated in the laboratory. Crabs of…”
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Effect of coronary artery diameter in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery by O'CONNOR, N. J, MORTON, J. R, BIRKMEYER, J. D, OLMSTEAD, E. M, O'CONNOR, G. T

“…Background Coronary artery diameter is known to be inversely associated with perioperative mortality related to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This…”
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Erratum to: Invasion dynamics on a temperate rocky shore: from early invasion to establishment of a marine invader by O’Connor, Nancy J.

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Molting of fiddler crab Uca minax megalopae: stimulatory cues are specific to salt marshes by O'CONNOR, Nancy J, JUDGE, Michael L

“…Waterborne chemicals can be habitat cues for pelagic larvae of benthic invertebrates by stimulating settlement and metamorphosis. Less clear is whether cue…”
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HABITAT AND DIET OF THE NON-NATIVE CRAB HEMIGRAPSUS SANGUINEUS IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND by Ledesma, Maria Elena, O'Connor, Nancy J

“…Intertidal distribution, habitat, and diet of the recently introduced western Pacific shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus (De Haan) were studied in southern New…”
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Megalopae of the invasive crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus metamorphose in response to marine biofilms from different potential habitats by Mygas, Stephanie A., Judge, Michael L., O'Connor, Nancy J.

“…Habitat characteristics favoring settlement and metamorphosis of larvae can affect the distribution and abundance of benthic marine invertebrates. Less…”
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Surface flocking as a possible anti-biofoulant by Phillippi, Aimee L, O'Connor, Nancy J, Lewis, Armand F, Kim, Yong K

“…Fouling organisms create difficulties for aquaculturists by weighing down materials and constricting net openings. Research on anti-fouling began with toxic…”
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Attachment of barnacle ( Balanus amphitrite Darwin) larvae: responses to bacterial films and extracellular materials by O'Connor, Nancy J, Richardson, Donnia L

“…Bacterial films on submerged substrata can affect settlement of marine invertebrate larvae. We examined the effects of three species of bacteria, Deleya marina…”
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