Benthic Foraminifera and Bacterial Activity as a Proxy for Environmental Characterization in Potengi Estuary, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

The aim of this study was to identify possible zonation patterns and assess the environmental impact on the Potengi River Estuary, Rio Grande do Norte State, through the distribution of benthic foraminifera associated to bacterial activity and abiotic parameters. Six sediment samples were collected...

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Main Authors: Frederico S. da Silva, Vanessa M. de Souza, Lazaro L. M. Laut, Alberto G. de Figueiredo Jr., Helenice Vital, Eugênio Frazão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2010-01-01
Series:Anuário do Instituto de Geociências
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Online Access:http://www.anuario.igeo.ufrj.br/2010_1/2010_1_20_34.pdf