Microplanktic assemblages (sarcodines and alveolates) in the central and southeastern Aegean Sea (NE Mediterranean)

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Miliou,
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2010 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio A. Catalán ◽  
Arild Folkvord ◽  
Isabel Palomera ◽  
Gemma Quílez-Badía ◽  
Fotini Kallianoti ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 149 ◽  
pp. 138-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.-Th. Karatsolis ◽  
M.V. Triantaphyllou ◽  
M.D. Dimiza ◽  
E. Malinverno ◽  
A. Lagaria ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
MARIA SINI ◽  
JOAQUIM GARRABOU ◽  
VASILIS TRYGONIS ◽  
DROSOS KOUTSOUBAS

Coralligenous formations are biogenic structures typical of the underwater Mediterranean seascape. Their intricate, multi-layered species assemblages are composed of perennial, long-lived organisms, particularly vulnerable to natural or human-induced disturbances. Despite their high ecological role and conservation value, few studies have addressed the assemblages outside the NW Mediterranean. This is the first quantitative assessment of coralligenous in the N Aegean Sea (NE Mediterranean), specifically focusing at the upper bathymetric limit of assemblages that are dominated by the yellow gorgonian Eunicella cavolini. The number and percent cover of macrobenthic species were studied at depths of 18 to 35 m, using a photoquadrat method. A total of 99 benthic taxa were identified, out of which 89 perennial ones were used to investigate spatial patterns in assemblage structure, composition, and biodiversity. A mean number of 47 perennial taxa were recorded per site, with encrusting coralline algae and sponges being the dominant groups in percent cover and species number, respectively. Across the studied localities, structural complexity and community composition were overall similar, but assemblages presented distinctive differences at the level of sites highlighting the role of local abiotic and anthropogenic factors in the shaping of the coralligenous. Compared to the rest of the Mediterranean, assemblages hosted a similar number of taxa. However, the number and percent cover of erect bryozoans were generally low, while, apart from E. cavolini, other erect anthozoan species were absent. This work provides an important baseline for comparisons and monitoring at a local or Mediterranean scale level. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 101729 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Skampa ◽  
M.V. Triantaphyllou ◽  
M.D. Dimiza ◽  
A. Gogou ◽  
E. Malinverno ◽  
...  

2000 ◽  
Vol 46 (2-4) ◽  
pp. 401-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasios Tselepides ◽  
Konstantia-N Papadopoulou ◽  
Dimitris Podaras ◽  
Wanda Plaiti ◽  
Drosos Koutsoubas

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. CASTRITSI-CATHARIOS ◽  
H. MILIOU ◽  
K. KAPIRIS ◽  
E. KEFALAS

The distribution and biometry of commercial sponges (Porifera) in coastal areas of the central and southeastern Aegean Sea was investigated to estimate the recovery progress of the populations eight years after the first appearance of sponge disease. Signs of the disease were detected only in 1.6% of the harvested sponges. Multivariate analysis on the percentage abundance of sponges showed two distinct groups among the sixteen fishing grounds studied: the eight deep (50-110 m) and the eight shallow ones (<40 m). The group from the deep depths consisted of Spongia officinalis adriatica, S. agaricina and S. zimocca. The infralittoral zone was characterized by the presence of Hippospongia communis, S. officinalis adriatica and S. officinalis mollissima. These bath sponges showed an enhanced abundance in the eastern Cretan Sea (S. Aegean Sea). In addition, their dimensions, particularly height, increased with increasing depth. It is indicated that the hydrographic conditions prevailing in the eastern Cretan Sea affected the repopulating processes of sponge banks. In each species, the biometric characteristics of the experimental specimens were similar to those of the sponges found in the market and harvested at respective depths prior to the appearance of sponge disease.


2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (31-32) ◽  
pp. 2079-2093 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitris Vafidis ◽  
Panos K. Leontarakis ◽  
Thanos Dailianis ◽  
Argyris Kallianiotis

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