An analysis of gorgonian (Anthozoa; Octocorallia) zonation on Singapore reefs with respect to depth

被引：10

作者：

Goh, NKC

Loo, MGK

Chou, LM

机构：

[1] National University of Singapore,Department of Zoology

来源：

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT | 1997年 / 44卷 / 1-3期

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D O I：

10.1023/A:1005716003029

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Zonation patterns of gorgonians from 15 sites on reefs south of the main island of Singapore reveal discontinuities in terms of both generic richness and total abundance. This establishes the crest, slope, and bottom as ecologically distinct environments of the reef, as interpreted by these gorgonian population parameters. Only members of the family Melithaeidae are able to colonise all three zones. Other genera are restricted to the slope and bottom; in particular, Acanthogorgia and Echinomuricea are only found at the bottom zone.

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页码：81 / 89

页数：9

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