Mesozooplankton in a stratified semi-enclosed marine environment (Veliko jezero, South Adriatic Sea): abundance, biomass and biodiversity patterns

Autor: Miloslavić, Marijana, Lučić, Davor, Gangai Barbara, Onofri, Ivona
Přispěvatelé: Lange, Gačić, Romana, da Costa, Boero, Turan, Sala
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Popis: During a one year study, an analysis was made on the species composition, abundance and biomass distribution of mesozooplankton in the semi-enclosed marine lake Veliko Jezero, in relation to the main physical-chemical properties of the water column. Copepods were found to be the dominant group over the entire sampling period. The highest abundance and biomass were recorded during the summer, while the lowest values were related to the bottom hypoxia during autumn. Increased salinity in the surface during autumn suggests a stronger inflow of open Adriatic waters and coincides with increased biodiversity.
Databáze: OpenAIRE