Associated fauna of the phytal, Halimeda opuntia (Linnaeus) Lamouroux (Chlorophyta) on Ponta Verde Reef in Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil

The bell quadrat technique were used to obtain five bimestral samples during 1992. Fifteen taxonomic groups were found and Amphipoda had numerical dominance. Polychaeta and Decapoda are also important taxa, principally in spring. All biomass aspects of algae are more important in winter.

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Published in:Revista brasileira de zoologia 1995-06, Vol.12 (2), p.263-271
Main Authors: Dos Santos, CG, Dorigo Correia, M
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Halimeda opuntia
Lamouroux
Marine
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Summary:The bell quadrat technique were used to obtain five bimestral samples during 1992. Fifteen taxonomic groups were found and Amphipoda had numerical dominance. Polychaeta and Decapoda are also important taxa, principally in spring. All biomass aspects of algae are more important in winter.
ISSN:0101-8175