Mutualistic relationship between the amphipod Stenula nordmanni (Stephensen, 1931) and the nephtheid coral Gersemia rubiformis (Ehrenberg, 1834)

Caulier, Guillaume; Hamel, Jean-François; Hendrycks, Edward A.; Conlan, Kathleen E.; Mercier, Annie

doi:10.1007/s13199-021-00800-5

Symbiosis

2021

DOI: 10.1007/s13199-021-00800-5

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Mutualistic relationship between the amphipod Stenula nordmanni (Stephensen, 1931) and the nephtheid coral Gersemia rubiformis (Ehrenberg, 1834)

Guillaume Caulier

Jean-François Hamel

Edward A. Hendrycks

et al.

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“Hidden” biodiversity: a new amphipod genus dominates epifauna in association with a mesophotic black coral forest

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Gouillieux,

Fernandez-Gonzalez

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Coral Reefs

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Black corals are important components of mesophotic and deep-water marine habitats. Their presence at great depths (e.g., 50 to 200 m) makes accessibility difficult, limiting our understanding of the associated biodiversity. Amphipods dominate vagile epifauna in marine habitats around the world, fulfilling important ecosystem functions. However, there are no studies on amphipods exclusively associated with black corals, including relationships between their ecological patterns (e.g., abundances) and the size of coral colonies. We investigated the epifaunal composition and abundance associated with black coral colonies of Antipathella wollastoni in the subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean. In total, 1,736 epifaunal individuals were identified, of which 1,706 (98.27%) were amphipods, belonging to 6 taxa. We identified and described a new amphipod genus and species within the Stenothoidae family, Wollastenothoe minuta gen. nov., sp. nov., which outnumbered the amphipod assemblage (86.15%) and provided a complete taxonomic key of Stenothoidae family including this new finding. For the first time, the association between an amphipod species and a black coral was described, including a strong correlation between coral colony size and amphipod abundances. This study demonstrates that epifauna associated with mesophotic black corals remains largely undescribed.

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“Hidden” biodiversity: a new amphipod genus dominates epifauna in association with a mesophotic black coral forest

Navarro-Mayoral,

Gouillieux,

Fernandez-Gonzalez

et al. 2024

Coral Reefs

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Crustacea biodiversity in tubes of Ceriantharia (Cnidaria; Anthozoa), including the description of a novel species of Amphipoda from southeastern Brazil

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Senna

Andrade

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Enhancing coral restoration practices in Seychelles: benefits and limitations of fishing lines and rope as coral stocking methods

Dale,

Antoine,

Strona

et al. 2024

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Coral restoration plays a pivotal role in mitigating the decline of coral reefs, increasing the need for implementing effective techniques and methodologies. This study investigates the efficacy of stocking Acropora muricata and Pocillopora grandis using fishing line versus rope in mid‐water floating nurseries, offering valuable insights for coral restoration practitioners. Over 1 year, survival, tissue cover, growth, cleaning time, cost, preparation, and stocking timing for both methods were evaluated. Fishing line reduced contact with fouling organisms, contributing to enhanced coral tissue cover and growth rates for P. grandis compared to rope, but no significant effect was detected for A. muricata. Survival differed among species, with higher rates for P. grandis compared to A. muricata, indicating no impact due to stocking methods but species‐specific differences. Challenges like nursery collapses and amphipod outbreaks may have impacted survival, emphasizing the importance of consistent maintenance and accessibility of project sites. Furthermore, the fishing line method reduced cleaning effort. However, cost considerations and preparation complexities for fishing line warrant careful evaluation, particularly with regards to project budgets. The study underscores the necessity for further research, incorporating diverse genotypes, species, and initial fragment sizes to refine restoration strategies. In summary, this study provides important guidance for coral restoration practitioners, aiding informed decisions on stocking methods for different projects and species while considering the balance between coral health benefits and operational feasibility.

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Mutualistic relationship between the amphipod Stenula nordmanni (Stephensen, 1931) and the nephtheid coral Gersemia rubiformis (Ehrenberg, 1834)

Cited by 3 publications

References 62 publications

“Hidden” biodiversity: a new amphipod genus dominates epifauna in association with a mesophotic black coral forest

“Hidden” biodiversity: a new amphipod genus dominates epifauna in association with a mesophotic black coral forest

Crustacea biodiversity in tubes of Ceriantharia (Cnidaria; Anthozoa), including the description of a novel species of Amphipoda from southeastern Brazil

Enhancing coral restoration practices in Seychelles: benefits and limitations of fishing lines and rope as coral stocking methods

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