Investigating food web structure and system function of an artificial reef ecosystem based on carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis: implications for reef management

Autor: Jie Feng, Xiaolong Zhao, Fan Bi, Wei Zhao, Liang Zhao, Hao Song, Meijie Yang, Zhi Hu, Cong Zhou, Pu Shi, Pengpeng Hu, Peizhen Ma, Pengfei Sun, Han Jiang, Jiangling Xu, Tao Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol 10 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2296-7745
DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2023.1192173
Popis: IntroductionFood web is an important basis for identifying trophodynamic processes, and evaluating the structural and functional characteristics of ecosystems. The trophodynamics and system function of artificial reef (AR) ecosystems have rarely been examined.MethodsStable isotope analysis was used to investigate the food web structure and functions of an artificial reef (AR) ecosystem in this study.Results and DiscussionThe δ13C and δ15N values of particulate organic matter (POM) in AR showed noticeable seasonal changes, and the δ13C value of POM in autumn was significantly higher than that in other seasons (p
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