Pacific Science Volume 56, Number 3, 2002

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Pacific Science is a quarterly publication devoted to the biological and physical sciences of the Pacific Region.

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56:3 Table of Contents - Pacific Science

(University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)
Aseraggodes holcomi, a New Sole (Pleuronectiformes: Soleidae) from the Hawaiian Islands

Randall, John E (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

The soleid fish Aseraggodes holcomi, the third Hawaiian species of the genus, is described from six specimens collected off O'ahu, from sand in 0.6-27 m. It is distinct in having 68-72 dorsal-fin rays, 47-50 anal-fin ...
Distribution and Reproductive Characteristics of Nonindigenous and Invasive Marine Algae in the Hawaiian Islands

Smith, Jennifer E; Hunter, Cynthia L; Smith, Celia M (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Quantitative and qualitative surveys were conducted on five of the main Hawaiian Islands to determine the current distribution of nonindigenous algae and to assess the level of impact that these algal species pose to ...
Influence of Hydrologic Processes on Reproduction of the Introduced Bivalve Potamocorbula amurensis in Northern San Francisco Bay, California

Parchaso, Francis; Thompson, Janet K (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Monthly censusing of reproductive condition of the Asian clam Potamocorbula amurensis at four sites in northern San Francisco Bay over a 9-yr period revealed year-to-year differences in local reproductive activity that ...
Inking in a Blue-Ringed Octopus, Hapalochlaena lunulata, with a Vestigial Ink Sac

Huffard, Christine L; Caldwell, RL (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Here we report for the first time that adult Hapalochlaena lunulata (Quoy & Gairnard, 1832), which has a vestigial ink sac, is capable of inking. Ink was released under three different agonistic conditions: female-female ...
New Host and Ocean Records for the Parasitic Copepod Bobkabata kabatabobbus (Lernaeosoleidae: Poecilostomatoida)

Benz, George W; Nagasawa, Kazuya; Wetmore, Jeremy (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

The parasitic copepod Bobkabata kabatabobbus Hogans & Benz is reported for the first time from the Pacific Ocean and from the darkfin sculpin, Malacocottus zonurus (Psychrolutidae: Scorpaeniformes). Based on five ...
Nonindigenous Ascidians in Tropical Waters

Lambert, Gretchen (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Ascidians (invertebrate chordates) are abundant in many ports around the world. Most of them are nonindigenous species that tolerate wide fluctuations in temperature, salinity, and even pollution. These sessile ...
Reproductive Phenology of Pterocladiella capillacea (Rhodophyta: Gelidiales) from Southern Baja California, Mexico

Serviere-Zaragoza, Elisa; Scrosati, Ricardo (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

The abundance of vegetative and reproductive fronds of Pterocladiella capillacea (Gelidiaceae) from an intertidal population at Lobos Point, on the Pacific coast of southern Baja California, Mexico, was measured bimonthly ...
Timing and Synchronization of the Breeding Period in Pilumnus vespertilio (Crustacea: Pilumnidae) in Subtropical Okinawa, Japan

Kyomo, Joel Sr (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Observations on the temporal occurrence of copulating pairs, ovigerous females, monthly brooding periods, and embryo development stages in Pilumnus vespertilio Fabricius were carried out in the wild on Okinawa Island, Japan. ...
Two Genetically Distinct Populations of Bobtail Squid, Euprymna scolopes, Exist on the Island of O'ahu

Kimbell, JR; McFall-Ngai, MJ; Roderick, GK (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Population structure of the endemic Hawaiian bobtail squid, Euprymna scolopes, was examined using both morphological and genetic data. Although allozyme polymorphism was negligible, measurements of eggs, juveniles, and ...
The Vegetation of Robinson Crusoe Island (Isla Masatierra), Juan Fernandez Archipelago, Chile

Greimler, Josef; Lopez S, Patricio; Stuessy, Tod F; Dirnbock, Thomas (University of Hawai'i Press, 2002-07)

Robinson Crusoe Island of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, as is the case with many oceanic islands, has experienced strong human disturbances through exploitation of resources and introduction of alien biota. To ...