Chemical bioactivity of sponges along an environmental gradient in a Mediterranean cave

The bioactivity of the most abundant sponges from three communities in a Mediterranean cave was assessed by Microtox® assay in two seasons, spring (June) and autumn (November). We quantified bioactivity as a proxy for the investment in production of biologically active substances, and we related spo...

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Main Authors: Xavier Turon, Ruth Martí, Maria J. Uriz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2009-06-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1071