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Invertebrate Mexico
Introduction
Current Knowldege
Hypothesis and Questions
Study site
Baseline Population Study
Daily Rhythm
Goby Hole Densities
Gobies per hole
Size of goby and shrimp
Predicted Results
Predator Exclusion Study
Cage Construction
Set-up in Bay
Predator Exclusion Study
Rotation timetable
Predicted Results
Discussion
Acknowledgement
References



Number of gobies and shrimp per hole

To determine the number of gobies per hole, data from the density transects will be used. Holes will normally have either one or two gobies in them and one to three shrimp. It is most useful to determine the frequency of goby holes that have certain numbers of shrimp. The mean number of individuals per hole will not be calculated. It would also be useful to look for the relationship of shrimp numbers to gobie numbers, using a plot of gobies vs shrimp and then determine the regression line.