Vertical distribution of benthic marine organisms on rocky coasts of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago (Brazil)

Vertical distribution of benthic marine organisms on rocky coasts of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago (Brazil)

Qualitative samples of flora and fauna were collected in several points, from the supralittoral fringe down to 30 m, using mainly aqualungs. Species distribution and abundance were determined along four transects, up to 200 m long, in selected places. Samples were taken from 25 x 25 cm quadrats posi...

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Main Authors: Verena Rapp de Eston, Alvaro Esteves Migotto, Eurico Cabral de Oliveira Filho, Sergio de Almeida Rodrigues, Jose Carlos de Freitas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 1986-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oceanography
Subjects:
Meio ambiente bentônico
Composição da comunidade
Lista das espécies
Distribuição quantitativa
Distribuição vertical
Arquipélago oceânico
Necton
Arquipélago de Fernando de Noronha
Benthic environment
Community composition
Check lists
Quantitative distribution
Vertical distribution
Oceanic archipelago
Nekton
Fernando de Noronha Archipelago
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