Precious coral and rock sponge gardens on the deep aphotic fore-reef of Osprey Reef (Coral Sea, Australia)
Published in Coral Reefs
Precious coral and rock sponge gardens on the deep aphotic fore-reef of Osprey Reef (Coral Sea, Australia)
Leading role of the sea urchin Arbacia lixula in maintaining the barren state in southwestern Mediterranean
Published in Marine Biology
Sympatric sea urchin species are usually considered to belong to the same grazer guild. Nevertheless, their role in community dynamics may vary due to species-specific morphological traits, feeding preferences and foraging behavior. In the Mediterranean Sea, the two species Paracentrotus lividus and Arbacia lixula co-occur in barren areas. Whereas ...
Rhodolith bed structure along a depth gradient on the northern coast of bahia state, brazil
The aim of this study was to determine the structure of a rhodolith bed along a depth gradient of 5 to 25 m in the shelf in front of Salvador City, a region of northeastern Brazil. The dimensions, morphology and coralline algae composition of the rhodoliths were analyzed, as well as the vitality, density, and associated flora of the bed at three de...
Dynamics of benthic communities in the Central Depression of the Barents Sea
Published in Biology Bulletin
Based on the data collected in five marine expeditions of the Murmansk Marine Biological Institute from 2002 through 2007, the spatial and temporary variability of benthic communities in the Central Depression of the Barents Sea (licensed plot of the Shtokmanovskoe condensed gas deposit) has been analyzed. The range of quantitative characteristics ...
Dynamics of macrozoobenthos productivity characteristics on shelves of the Far Eastern seas in the 2000s
Published in Russian Journal of Marine Biology
The trophic structure of benthic communities in the Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea was analyzed based on the results of macrobenthic survey catches conducted in the Far Eastern seas in the 2000s. The production of trophic levels and entire communities was determined. It was shown that production of benthic communities is still at a high level and ha...
Macroinvertebrates: Caspian invaders in the reservoirs and rivers of the Kama River basin
Published in Inland Water Biology
The character of the distribution of Caspian invaders in the Kama River basin and the current state of their development in the Kama water reservoirs were studied. The role of invaders in the structure and functioning of bottom communities is reviewed.
Long-term changes in the benthic communities of the Sea of Azov related to the sedimentation and hydrological regime
Published in Oceanology
The following periods reflected in the composition and distribution of benthic communities are distinguished in the development of the Sea of Azov during the last 80 years: (1) prior to the regulation of the Don River discharge, (2) after its regulation, (3) stabilization of the Don River hydrological regime, and (4) desalination of the sea. The di...
Influence of aquaculture of mussels on the benthic and planktonic communities in the White Sea
Published in Oceanology
Structural and functional parameters of planktonic and benthic communities in the White Sea were studied both at the sites of industrial mussel cultivation farms (MF) and in aquaculture free areas. Redistribution of organic matter in pelagic and bottom systems close to MF was shown to result in changes of the structure of the surrounding biocoenose...
The role of chironomid larvae in the structure of river benthic communities of the upper and middle Kama River basins
Published in Inland Water Biology
The paper represents results of long-term studies of riverine benthic fauna of Upper and Middle Kama River basins, a region with highly heterogeneous hydrologic conditions. The role of chironomid larvae in rheophilic benthic communities is assessed. Quantitative parameters of typical chironomid complexes are provided.
Interaction between Rachycentron canadum and Epinephelus itajara, on the Paraná Coast, Brasil
Published in Coral Reefs
