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Temporal variations of biofouling assemblages of a coral reef ecosystem during a monsoon period.
Golinia, Parissa; Nasrolahi, Ali; Ghazilou, Amir.
Afiliação
  • Golinia P; Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
  • Nasrolahi A; Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
  • Ghazilou A; Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science (INIOAS), Tehran, Iran.
Biofouling ; 39(9-10): 1004-1014, 2023.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38240106
ABSTRACT
Coral reefs are highly biodiverse ecosystems, enriched by a range of biofouling species. Temporal variations in biofouling can affect ecosystem stability, but these diverse coral-associated communities remain underexplored in some regions. In the present study, biofouling assemblages of coral reefs in the Chabahar Bay were investigated during a summer monsoon at three deployment periods. In total, 26 taxa were identified with barnacles and polychaetes being the dominant taxa during the whole study. The coverage percentage was driven mostly by the encrusting taxa such as bryozoans and algae while biomass was determined by the dominance of shell-forming taxa. The results of PERMANOVA showed that the effects of the submersion period were significant on the assemblage structure. Biofouling assessment plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the intricate balance and long-term health of coral reef ecosystems. For a comprehensive understanding of biofouling dynamics and interactions with coral-associated species, conducting long-term studies is vital.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Antozoários / Incrustação Biológica Limite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: Biofouling Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Antozoários / Incrustação Biológica Limite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: Biofouling Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article