- Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Vol: 29 Issue: 2
- Crustacean Biodiversity of Padina pavonia (L.) Facies Along the Aegean Coasts of Turkey
Crustacean Biodiversity of Padina pavonia (L.) Facies Along the Aegean Coasts of Turkey
Authors : Fevzi Kirkim, Ahmet Kocataş, Tuncer Katağan, Murat Sezgin, A. Suat Ateş
Pages : 159-166
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :This research was carried out to determine the crustacean species associated with Padina pavonia facies distributed in the upper-infralittoral zone of the Aegean Sea coasts of Turkey and their bioecological features. The investigations were performed at depths of 2-5 m in 13 different stations chosen in the Aegean Sea in June and July, 1995. As a result of the study, a total of 3279 specimens belonging to 85 species were identified. Of these, Ampithoe ramondi was commonest with a dominance value of 21.47%, followed by Elasmopus pocillimanus with 13.94% and Ericthonius brasiliensis with 4.61%.Keywords : Diversity, Padina pavonia, Crustacea, Aegean Sea, Turkey