Sponge Community Patterns in Mesophotic and Deep-Sea Habitats in the Aegean and Ionian Seas

Sponge Community Patterns in Mesophotic and Deep-Sea Habitats in the Aegean and Ionian Seas

Sponge assemblages play a significant role in the functioning of the Mediterranean benthic ecosystem. The main goal of this study was to investigate the diversity and distribution of poorly known sponge communities in the mesophotic and deep-sea substrates of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. More than...

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Main Authors: Caterina Stamouli, Vasilis Gerovasileiou, Eleni Voultsiadou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Subjects:
Porifera
benthos
MEDITS
dark habitats
eastern Mediterranean
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2204

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https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2204

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