Cephalopod diet of the southern elephant seal, Mirounga leonina, at King George Island, South Shetland Islands
In the summer of 1995/96, 25 southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina , were stomach lavaged at Stranger Point, King George Island, South Shetland Islands. Cephalopod remains were present in 72% of the individuals sampled ( n = 18). Seven species of squid and three of octopus were identified. The s...
Published in: | Antarctic Science |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
2000
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954102000000031 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0954102000000031 |