Le macrozooplancton gélatineux, une source considérable d'enrichissement en matière organique des substrats benthiques infralittoraux
Dauby, P. (1985). Le macrozooplancton gélatineux, une source considérable d'enrichissement en matière organique des substrats benthiques infralittoraux. Rapp. Comm. Int. Mer Médit. 29(9): 321-322
In: Rapports et Procès-Verbaux des Réunions de la Commission Internationale pour l'Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée. CIESM: Monaco. ISSN 0373-434X, more
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Pelagia noctiluca (Forsskål, 1775) [WoRMS] Marine/Coastal |
Abstract |
During a whole year cycle, a survey was made of the popula tion densities of gelatinous macrozooplankton in the Bay of Calvi (Co rsica ) , using Scuba diving. At each appearance of these forms, biomasses were estima ted and residence times measured. The total mass of organisms is falling down to benthic substrates and takes a large place in the amount of sinking organic matter . The mean rate of sinking is about 200 mg D.W./m2.day. |
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