Distribution patterns of marine cave fishes and the potential role of the cardinal fish Apogon imberbis (Linnaeus, 1758) for cave ecosystem functioning in the western Mediterranean☆

Fish assemblages associated with 16 marine caves were investigated along the coasts of Spain, France and Italy. Sampling was done in caves that encompassed blind caves (one entrance) and caves with several openings, remarkably variable in morphology, overall extension, presence/absence of ceiling, a...

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Main Authors: Bussotti Simona, Franco Antonio Di, Pey Alexis, Vieux-Ingrassia Jean-Vincent, Planes Serge, Guidetti Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:Aquatic Living Resources
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Online Access:https://www.alr-journal.org/articles/alr/full_html/2017/01/alr160113/alr160113.html