Trophic relationships among concentrated populations of small fishes in seagrass meadows

Huh, Sung‐Hoi; Kitting, Christopher L.

doi:10.1016/0022-0981(85)90020-6

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“…In contrast, throw trap efficiencies of over 70 O/O were found by Kushlan (1981) for grassbed and freshwater marsh fishes. Densities in our study were similar to those reported by Huh (1984) for Texas grassbeds sampled with 1 m2 throw cages (S = 6 fish m-' in Thalassja meadows and 15 fish m-2 in Halodule meadows). Although we are confident that throw traps were efficient in sampling most of the species listed in Table 3, this method is limited in its ability to capture pelagic species (except those that show a behavioral response of diving into the grassbed when disturbed, e.g.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Using methods similar to ours, however, Huh (1983) also found few day-night differences. Again, differing results of this study and others may be largely due to sampling methods and a resulting emphasis on either demersal or pelagic species.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Martin & Cooper (1981), Huh (1984), and Middleton et al (1984) noted contrasts in the fish communities in meadows dominated by different seagrass species, but did not quantify differences in the physical structure of the grassbeds. found an association of both species richness and total abundance with eelgrass biomass in Chesapeake Bay, but did not separate this effect from regular seasonal cycles in abundance.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Epibenthic fish communities on Florida Bay banks: relations with physical parameters and seagrass cover

Sogard¹,

Powell²,

Holmquist³

1987

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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ABSTRACT. Epibenthic fish comn~unities residing in seagrass beds on shallow (<0.5 m) mudbanks in Florida Bay. USA, were quantitatively sampled with a throw trap method. The overall average density of 11 fish m-2 was substantially higher than most previously reported densities for seagrass habitats. Four sites, representing 4 different subenvironments of Florida Bay, differed widely in species composition and densities of individual species; results of discriminant function analysis indicated that fish communities at the 4 sites were relatively distinct. Species composition at different sites is proposed to be a result of complex interactions between the deterministic influence of habitat quality and the stochastic influence of larval availability. Restricted water circulation, effected by the network of banks, and different sources of water mass exchange are proposed as constraints on larval avdability. Differences in species richness and fish densities across individual banks corresponded to gradients in depth, sediment structure, detrital loads, and various measures of seagrass structural complexity. The greater physical stress on top of a bank appeared to limit species richness, while fish densities across in&vidual banks were regulated by habitat gradients. Multiple regression analysis indicated that the standing crop of seagrasses and the accumulation of vegetation litter were important determinants of fish densities; physical factors, such as depth and sediment structure, were also influential.

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confidence: 99%

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Epibenthic fish communities on Florida Bay banks: relations with physical parameters and seagrass cover

Sogard¹,

Powell²,

Holmquist³

1987

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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“…These include: enhanced refuge from predation; increased availability of food, especially for juvenile fish; and general habitat preference. Many studies have illustrated the dependence of fish diets on the rich macroinvertebrate communities inhabiting macrophyte beds (Brook 1977, Robertson 1980, Livingston 1982, Bell & Harmelin-Vivien 1983, Huh & Kitting 1985. In some cases it appears that the physical structure of plant leaves, stems, roots and rhizomes provides sufficient protection to allow these macroinvertebrates to thrive (Heck & Thoman 1984, Summerson & Peterson 1984.…”

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Variations in structure of estuarine fish communities in relation to abundance of submersed vascular plants

Lubbers¹,

Boynton²,

Kemp³

1990

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

144

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Fish communities and other ecological variables were sampled for 6 mo (May to October) in successive years (1979, 1980) at vegetated and non-vegetated areas in 2 distinctively different littoral zones (an open bay and a protected cove) of mid-salinity Chesapeake Bay, USA. Fish abundance, biomass and species richness were h~gher in vegetated areas at both sites, and were significantly correlated with macrophyte biomass Diel patterns of fish abundance varied, but highest catches generally occurred at dusk or at night. At one sampling site fish assemblages were dominated by smaller individuals in the vegetated area, suggesting an attraction of juveniles to macrophyte beds for food or refuge from predation. Larger piscivorous fish, which were also caught in greater numbers in vegetated areas, may have been attracted there by higher densities of forage fish. At the cove site the biomass of Paleomonetes sp. was comparable to that of the fish community towards the end of the plant growing season. Benthic infauna were also more abundant in vegetated areas at both sites, and stomach analyses indicated these organisms to be the dominant food resources for common fishes. Diets were generally non-selective in non-vegetated areas while highly selective for epiphytic fauna in macrophyte beds. Fish stomachs were also significantly fuller in vegetated areas, indicating generally greater feeding success. Fish production varied among major species but was higher overall at vegetated areas, following the seasonal patterns of primary production. Most of the differences in fish production between areas were attributable to higher instantaneous growth rates rather than higher biomass. It appears that the greater abundance and species richness of fish assemblages in vegetated areas of this region of Chesapeake Bay resulted from the attractiveness of these habitats as rich sources of preferred foods.

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“…잘피서식지는 높은 생산력을 발휘하며 다양한 생물들의 먹이, 산란장과 서식처를 제공하여 연안생태계의 생산성 과 생물다양성 유지에 기여하고 있다 (Huh and Kitting, 1985). 그 러나 최근 수 십 년 동안 매립, 준설, 부영양화 등의 인위적인 요 인으로 인한 잘피서식지의 심각한 훼손이 세계적으로 보고되고 있 으며, 잘피서식지의 감소를 줄이기 위해 북미에서는 거머리말을 포함한 잘피서식지 복원사업이 20세기 중반부터 수행되어 왔다 (Fonseca et al, 1998;Marion and Orth, 2010 (Fonseca et al, 1998).…”

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Germination Rate of Zostera marina Seeds Relative to Storage Methods and Periods

Park

Park²,

Lee

et al. 2014

The Sea

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To determine the optimal storage method and longest possible storage period of Zostera marina seeds, we examined post-storage germination rates using different storage methods and periods for Z. marina seeds harvested in southern coast of Korea. Storage methods included in seawater at room temperature with air supply, seawater at 4 o C, seawater at 30 o C, an aquarium with continuous seawater circulation, seawater at room temperature in an airtight tank, a refrigerator at -20 o C, and a desiccator at room temperature. Germination rates of Z. marina seeds stored in seawater at 4 o C showed highest germination (52.0%), whereas those of seeds stored in seawater at room temperature and an aquarium were 27.4% and 17.7%, respectively. But the seeds stored in seawater at 30 o C, a refrigerator, and a desiccator did not germinate. Storage periods were 10, 20, 30, 60, 180 and 240 days of storage. Z. marina seeds maintained germination rates of 46.4~52.4% until 10~60 days of storage, but showed rapidly decreasing germination rates after then and no germination after 240 days.

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Trophic relationships among concentrated populations of small fishes in seagrass meadows

Cited by 51 publications

References 13 publications

Epibenthic fish communities on Florida Bay banks: relations with physical parameters and seagrass cover

Epibenthic fish communities on Florida Bay banks: relations with physical parameters and seagrass cover

Variations in structure of estuarine fish communities in relation to abundance of submersed vascular plants

Germination Rate of Zostera marina Seeds Relative to Storage Methods and Periods

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