The role of pelagic-benthic coupling in structuring littoral benthic communities at Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea) and in the Straits of Magellan
In Antarctic and peri-Antarctic regions, benthic communities are persistent in time and show high biomass and large numbers of individuals, mainly consisting of suspension and deposit feeders. In fact, apart from recruitment, the major factor structuring these communities is the high flow of organic...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
1999-12-01
|
Series: | Scientia Marina |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/894 |