Population fluctuation and vertical distribution of meiofauna in the red sea interstitial environment
Joint Authors
al-Misnid, Fahd Abd Allah
al-Surayhi, Hamid Bin Abd al-Hamid
al-Rashid, Khalid A.
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.459-465, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Topics
Abstract EN
The composition and distribution of the benthic meiofauna assemblages of the Egyptian coasts along the Red Sea are described in relation to abiotic variables.
Sediment samples were collected seasonally from three stations chosen along the Red Sea to observe the meiofaunal community structure, its temporal distribution and vertical fluctuation in relation to environmental conditions of the Red Sea marine ecosystem.
The temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and redox potential were measured at the time of collection.
The water content of the sediments, total organic matters and chlorophyll a values were determined, and sediment samples were subjected to granulometric analysis.
A total of 10 meiofauna taxa were identified, with the meiofauna being primarily represented by nematodes (on annual average from 42% to 84%), harpacticoids, polycheates and ostracodes; and the meiofauna abundances ranging from 41 to 167 ind./10 cm2.
The meiofaunal population density fluctuated seasonally with a peak of 192.52 ind./10 cm2 during summer at station II.
The vertical zonation in the distribution of meiofaunal community was significantly correlated with interstitial water, chlorophyll a and total organic matter values.
The present study indicates the existence of the well diversified meiofaunal group which can serve as food for higher trophic levels in the Red Sea interstitial environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Surayhi, Hamid Bin Abd al-Hamid& al-Misnid, Fahd Abd Allah& al-Rashid, Khalid A.. 2015. Population fluctuation and vertical distribution of meiofauna in the red sea interstitial environment. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 22, no. 4, pp.459-465.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Misnid, Fahd Abd Allah…[et al.]. Population fluctuation and vertical distribution of meiofauna in the red sea interstitial environment. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 22, no. 4 (2015), pp.459-465.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Surayhi, Hamid Bin Abd al-Hamid& al-Misnid, Fahd Abd Allah& al-Rashid, Khalid A.. Population fluctuation and vertical distribution of meiofauna in the red sea interstitial environment. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2015. Vol. 22, no. 4, pp.459-465.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 464-465
Record ID
BIM-577741