Meiofauna—Adapted to Life at the Limits

Ingels, Jeroen; Zeppilli, Daniela; Giere, Olav

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-21622-0_11

New Horizons in Meiobenthos Research 2023

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-21622-0_11

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Meiofauna—Adapted to Life at the Limits

Jeroen Ingels

Daniela Zeppilli

Olav Giere

Abstract: In the original version of the chapter, the author provided belated correction has been incorporated: In the Chapter 11, figure 11.8 figure caption have been updated. The correction chapter and the book have been updated with the changes.

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Impact of Different Sources of Anthropogenic Pollution on the Structure and Distribution of Antarctic Marine Meiofauna Communities

França,

Ingels,

Stark

et al. 2024

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Human influence on Antarctic marine ecosystems is a growing concern, despite limited information being available. This study investigated the coastal meiofauna and environmental parameters of 10 locations, 4 of which served as reference points (OB1, OB2, OB3, and McGrady) and 6 which were impacted by different levels of human activity in the past and present (Wharf, Wilkes, BBIN, BBMID, BBOUT, and Shannon) in East Antarctica. Environmental variables such as metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), grain size, organic matter content, and nutrients were measured for analysis. Locations close to human activities showed higher concentrations of pollutants (metals, TPHs, PBDEs, PCBs) and greater variations in meiofauna diversity compared to the reference sites (OB1, OB2, OB3, and McGrady). In the area impacted by the Casey Station waste dump (Brown Bay), the meiofauna community at the location furthest from the pollution (BBOUT) source exhibited greater diversity compared to the closest location (BBIN). In addition to metals and TPHs, particle size was also correlated with community patterns, with finer sediments associated with more impacted sites, facilitating the accumulation of toxic compounds. These results contribute to the understanding of the role and impact of pollutants on meiofauna biodiversity in Antarctic coastal ecosystems.

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Impact of Different Sources of Anthropogenic Pollution on the Structure and Distribution of Antarctic Marine Meiofauna Communities

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Ingels,

Stark

et al. 2024

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Meiofauna—Adapted to Life at the Limits

Abstract: In the original version of the chapter, the author provided belated correction has been incorporated: In the Chapter 11, figure 11.8 figure caption have been updated. The correction chapter and the book have been updated with the changes.

Cited by 1 publication

References 161 publications

Impact of Different Sources of Anthropogenic Pollution on the Structure and Distribution of Antarctic Marine Meiofauna Communities

Impact of Different Sources of Anthropogenic Pollution on the Structure and Distribution of Antarctic Marine Meiofauna Communities

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