Marine Nematodes from the Shallow Subtidal Coast of the Adriatic Sea : Species List and Distribution
Author
Source
International Journal of Biodiversity
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
This study is the first attempt aiming to assess the composition and number of free-living marine nematode species on the coasts of the Marches region, Italy.
A high number of putative species of nematodes were recognized (84), these belonging to 52 genera in 22 families.
Fifty-one taxa have been identified to the species level increasing the number of known nematode species for the Adriatic Sea from 283 to 310 and for the Mediterranean Sea from 700 to 723.
The highest diversity and abundance were registered for the nematode families typically of intertidal zones characterized as medium-fine sands.
The majority of the species found in the present study are known to occur in the North European coasts or the North Atlantic Sea, the best known regions for nematode distribution.
Inferences on the biogeography of marine nematodes are preliminary since most Biodiversity literature concerning the Mediterranean of the basin is very out of date.
Considering the great importance of nematodes in the assessment of ecosystem health conditions, an intensification of sampling efforts should be pursued in other regions in order to improve our current knowledge of the distribution pattern of marine nematode species as well as clarify their biogeographical patterns.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Semprucci, Federica. 2013. Marine Nematodes from the Shallow Subtidal Coast of the Adriatic Sea : Species List and Distribution. International Journal of Biodiversity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453004
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Semprucci, Federica. Marine Nematodes from the Shallow Subtidal Coast of the Adriatic Sea : Species List and Distribution. International Journal of Biodiversity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453004
American Medical Association (AMA)
Semprucci, Federica. Marine Nematodes from the Shallow Subtidal Coast of the Adriatic Sea : Species List and Distribution. International Journal of Biodiversity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453004
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453004