Influence of seagrass beds and oyster parks on the abundance and biomass patterns of meio- and macrobenthos in tidal flats

Castel, Jacques; Labourg, Pierre-Jean; Escaravage, V.; Auby, Isabelle; García, María Elena

doi:10.1016/0272-7714(89)90042-5

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“…The meiofaunal densities encountered in Gialova lagoon were within ranges reported from other lagoons (Phillips and Fleeger 1985;Escaravage and Castel 1989;Castel et al 1990) and estuarine habitats (Lasserre et al 1976;Coull 1985;Gourbault and RenaudMornant 1990). Nematodes were the most abundant taxa in stations close to the marine channel (A and B), ranging between 60 and 90% of the identified meiofauna; the remaining inner stations (C, D, E, F and G) contained fewer nematodes but higher numbers of copepods, with the latter usually being the dominating taxa in these stations (range 10-70%).…”

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“…Over the last two decades the scope of meiofaunal research has been extended to include studies of meiofaunal density and distribution and the related environmental factors in lagoons and estuaries (Coull 1985(Coull , 1988Castel et al 1989Castel et al , 1990Castel 1992). However, despite the increased interest in meiofauna, habitats such as brackish and lagoonal waters still remain less studied than other marine environments (Castel 1992).…”

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The meiofaunal community structure of a Mediterranean lagoon (Gialova lagoon, Ionian Sea)

McArthur¹,

Koutsoubas²,

Lampadariou³

et al. 2000

Helgoland Marine Research

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The higher taxonomic structure of a meiofaunal community was investigated in an Eastern Mediterranean lagoon (Gialova lagoon, Ionian Sea). Seven stations were sampled on a seasonal basis during 1995-1996. Stations within the lagoon were found to support a maximum of 14 meiofaunal taxa with densities ranging from 17 to over 2000 individuals per 10 cm 2 . Nematodes were not always the most abundant taxa, although they dominated about half of the total 28 samples. Uni-and multivariate analyses were employed to study the community structure. The distribution pattern of the meiofaunal community varied both across the lagoon and over the seasons. On the basis of the spatial differences a meiofaunal coenocline, correlated with the degree of isolation, was observed, composed of mainly two zones: one defined by the area close to the marine channel and the other the more isolated area in the inner lagoon. Meiofaunal distribution pattern was not clearly correlated to one environmental variable, but rather to many, and spatial and seasonal effects could be seen.

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The meiofaunal community structure of a Mediterranean lagoon (Gialova lagoon, Ionian Sea)

McArthur¹,

Koutsoubas²,

Lampadariou³

et al. 2000

Helgoland Marine Research

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“…However, the presence of shelled molluscs is not always beneficial for ecosystems as several studies reported sediment over-enrichment by shelled mollusc biodeposits in areas with very high shelled mollusc densities, for instance in places where intensive shellfish aquaculture occurs and where invasive species develop (Grant et al 1995). Excessive biodeposition can stimulate bacterial biomineralization in the sediment with the consequence of high oxygen consumption driving the sediment into anoxia and significantly decreasing biodiversity (Castel et al 1989).…”

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Impacts of ocean acidification on marine shelled molluscs

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Over the next century, elevated quantities of atmospheric CO 2 are expected to penetrate into the oceans, causing a reduction in pH (-0.3/-0.4 pH unit in the surface ocean) and in the concentration of carbonate ions (so-called ocean acidification). Of growing concern are the impacts that this will have on marine and estuarine organisms and ecosystems. Marine shelled molluscs, which colonized a large latitudinal gradient and can be found from intertidal to deep-sea habitats, are economically and ecologically important species providing essential ecosystem services including habitat structure for benthic organisms, water purification and a food source for other organisms. The effects of ocean acidification on the growth and shell production by juvenile and adult shelled molluscs are variable among species and even within the same species, precluding the drawing of a general picture. This is, however, not the case for pteropods, with all species tested so far, being negatively impacted by ocean acidification. The blood of shelled molluscs may exhibit lower pH with consequences for several physiological processes (e.g. respiration, excretion, etc.) and, in some cases, increased mortality in the long term. While fertilization may remain unaffected by elevated pCO 2 , embryonic and larval development will be highly sensitive with important reductions in size and decreased survival of larvae, increases in the number of abnormal larvae and an increase in the developmental time. There are big gaps in the current understanding of the biological consequences of an Communicated by S. Dupont.Frédéric Gazeau and Laura M. Parker have contributed equally to this work.Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article

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“…In addition, other qualitative aspects of El Supí were notable, such as the presence of T. testudinum flowers, several macroalgae species, and dispersed coral boulders; none of which were observed at Adícora. Both findings may suggest that El Supí is an environment with a greater structural complexity, as it has been shown that the structure and shape of macrophytes increases habitat complexity, enhances settlement, provides shelter, and reduces water flow for the benthic community (Heck & Wetstone, 1977;Stoner & Lewis, 1985;Castel et al, 1989). This highly heterogeneous environment and the greater area occupied by the meadow should provide additional niches for numerous species (Heck & Wetstone, 1977), and may explain the greater abundance and more diverse species composition that was evident at El Supí.…”

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Composition and abundance of decapod crustaceans in mixed seagrass meadows in the Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela

Mariño

Mendoza

López-Sánchez

2018

Iheringia, Sér. Zool.

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ABSTRACT. Thalassia testudinum and Halodule wrigthii are the dominant seagrasses in the Caribbean, being common across shallow shorelines, either as monospecific or as intermixed meadows. Among the macrofauna associated with these beds, crustaceans are considered essential for the whole ecosystem functioning. However, knowledge about the associated community of decapod crustaceans in assemblages of T. testudinum and H. wrigthii is still scarce, particularly outside of protected areas. Here we report eight new decapod species for the Paraguaná Peninsula (Falcón State, Venezuela) Manning & Chace, 1971. These records represent habitat extensions and fill gaps in the geographical distribution of the species along the northern coast of South America. Furthermore, we found that statistical differences in decapod species abundance and composition are likely to be caused by the joint action of coverage and heterogeneity of the beds. Our results indicate that typical Caribbean species were the most influential in the community; nevertheless, the abundance of juvenile Penaeus schmitti Burkenroad, 1936 was notable, since they have rarely been found in these habitats. This finding highlights the role of non-protected areas as nursery habitats for economically important species. Our results show that seagrass meadows in the Paraguaná Peninsula reflect overall good health when compared to other Caribbean zones, representing an important habitat for the maintenance of crustacean populations.KEYWORDS. Caridean and penaeid shrimps, new records, Falcón state, Halodule, Thalassia.RESUMEN. Composición y abundancia de crustáceos decápodos en praderas mixtas de hierbas marinas en la península de Paraguaná, Venezuela. Thalassia testudinum y Halodule wrigthii son las hierbas marinas dominantes en el Caribe, siendo comunes en costas someras, tanto en monocultivos como en cultivos mixtos. Entre la macrofauna asociada a estas comunidades, los crustáceos son considerados esenciales para el funcionamiento del ecosistema. Sin embargo, el conocimiento sobre la comunidad de crustáceos decápodos asociada a praderas mixtas de T. testudinum y H. wrigthii es escaso, en particular fuera de zonas protegidas. En este trabajo presentamos ocho nuevas especies de decápodos para la Península de Paraguaná (estado Falcón, Venezuela) asociados a praderas mixtas de hierbas marinas: Achelous tumidulus Stimpson, 1871, Alpheus floridanus Kingsley, 1878, Chorinus heros (Herbst, 1790), Clibanarius antillensis (Stimpson, 1859), Clibanarius sclopetarius (Herbst, 1796), Latreutes parvulus (Stimpson, 1866), Panopeus occidentalis Saussure, 1857, y Processa fimbriata Manning & Chace, 1971. Estos registros representan extensiones de hábitat y completan brechas en la distribución geográfica de las especies a lo largo de la costa septentrional de Sudamérica. Diferencias estadísticas en la abundancia y composición de las especies de decápodos fueron posiblemente causadas por la acción conjunta de cobertura y heterogeneidad de las praderas. Las especies más influyentes e...

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Influence of seagrass beds and oyster parks on the abundance and biomass patterns of meio- and macrobenthos in tidal flats

Cited by 131 publications

References 21 publications

The meiofaunal community structure of a Mediterranean lagoon (Gialova lagoon, Ionian Sea)

The meiofaunal community structure of a Mediterranean lagoon (Gialova lagoon, Ionian Sea)

Impacts of ocean acidification on marine shelled molluscs

Composition and abundance of decapod crustaceans in mixed seagrass meadows in the Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela

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