Publications by authors named "Nancy J O'Connor"

Populations of the non-native Asian shore crab, , now dominate the rocky intertidal of southern New England, USA. High abundances suggest the recent invader may have experienced enhanced success as a result of enemy release. While larvae and juveniles may serve as a food source for ecologically important species, little is known about predation of mature or the influence of habitat on predation pressure.

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Habitat structural complexity can provide protection from predators, potentially affecting population density of native and non-native prey. The invasive Asian shore crab, , occurs in variable densities in the rocky intertidal zone of eastern North America and northern Europe, often in densities greater than in its native range. The present study examined the influence of habitat complexity on the density of .

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Marine habitats containing complex physical structure (e.g., crevices) can provide shelter from predation for benthic invertebrates.

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