First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt
The distribution and abundance of epiphytic and planktonic Coolia monotis Meunier along the Alexandria coast were studied through five annual cycles; from summer 2005 to summer 2010 at four sites: Abu Qir Beach, Stanly, Eastern Harbour and Mex Beach. The morphology of C. monotis was characterised by...
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| description | The distribution and abundance of epiphytic and planktonic Coolia monotis Meunier along the Alexandria coast were studied through five annual cycles; from summer 2005 to summer 2010 at four sites: Abu Qir Beach, Stanly, Eastern Harbour and Mex Beach. The morphology of C. monotis was characterised by noticeable small size specimens in the E.H., the D.V. diameter is not exceeding 20 μm and width between 10 and 15 μm. On the other hand, the epiphytic specimens showed a normal cell size. The species was most abundant as planktonic form in the E.H., reaching 15.2 × 103 cell l−1 during summer 2010. The epiphytic forms showed lower density, with a maximum of 454 cell g−1 fwm during autumn 2005, 2006 and summer from 2007 to 2010. The fluctuations of cell abundance of C. monotis showed a significant negative correlation with salinity and a weak positive correlation with temperature.
This study represents the first report of Coolia monotis Meunier in the Egyptian Mediterranean waters. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-85edda2bc8dd4b3f89d04e56db11d6ff2022-12-22T00:18:20ZengElsevierEgyptian Journal of Aquatic Research1687-42852014-01-01401192510.1016/j.ejar.2014.02.002First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – EgyptAmany A. IsmaelThe distribution and abundance of epiphytic and planktonic Coolia monotis Meunier along the Alexandria coast were studied through five annual cycles; from summer 2005 to summer 2010 at four sites: Abu Qir Beach, Stanly, Eastern Harbour and Mex Beach. The morphology of C. monotis was characterised by noticeable small size specimens in the E.H., the D.V. diameter is not exceeding 20 μm and width between 10 and 15 μm. On the other hand, the epiphytic specimens showed a normal cell size. The species was most abundant as planktonic form in the E.H., reaching 15.2 × 103 cell l−1 during summer 2010. The epiphytic forms showed lower density, with a maximum of 454 cell g−1 fwm during autumn 2005, 2006 and summer from 2007 to 2010. The fluctuations of cell abundance of C. monotis showed a significant negative correlation with salinity and a weak positive correlation with temperature. This study represents the first report of Coolia monotis Meunier in the Egyptian Mediterranean waters.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428514000211Coolia monotisBenthic dinoflagellatesHarmful algaeAlexandriaEgypt |
| spellingShingle | Amany A. Ismael First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research Coolia monotis Benthic dinoflagellates Harmful algae Alexandria Egypt |
| title | First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt |
| title_full | First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt |
| title_fullStr | First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt |
| title_short | First record of Coolia monotis Meunier along Alexandria coast – Egypt |
| title_sort | first record of coolia monotis meunier along alexandria coast egypt |
| topic | Coolia monotis Benthic dinoflagellates Harmful algae Alexandria Egypt |
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