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Comparative macrofaunal abundance in turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) communities in south Florida characterized by high blade density

Journal Article · · Bull. Mar. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6931847
Five Thalassia communities with high blade density (greater than 3,000 blades/m/sup 2/) were sampled by suction dredge in April 1973. Four sites were in south Biscayne Bay, and one was at Murray Key in the Everglades National Park on the southwest coast of Florida. Macrofaunal abundance ranged from 292 to 10,728 individuals/m/sup 2/. It is postulated that a high standing crop of seagrass may not be the primary determining factor in faunal abundance.
Research Organization:
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, FL
OSTI ID:
6931847
Journal Information:
Bull. Mar. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Mar. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 28:1; ISSN BMRSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English