Spatial distribution of fish larvae in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea

This work investigate the spatial distribution and species composition of fish larvae in a wide coastal area of Sicily (Palermo, South Italy; South Tyrrhenian Sea). Samples from a total of 39 stations were collected, using a 60 cm bongo net, during an ichthyoplanktonic survey carried out in June 200...

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Published inBiologia marina mediterranea Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 236 - 237
Main Authors Giordano, D, Perdichizzi, F, Busalacchi, B, Pirrera, L, Greco, S, Profeta, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published 01.03.2012
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Marine
MED, Italy, Sicilia, Palermo
MED, Tyrrhenian Sea
MED, Italy, Sicilia
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Summary:This work investigate the spatial distribution and species composition of fish larvae in a wide coastal area of Sicily (Palermo, South Italy; South Tyrrhenian Sea). Samples from a total of 39 stations were collected, using a 60 cm bongo net, during an ichthyoplanktonic survey carried out in June 2006. Sixty-two taxa representing thirty-two families were identified. The results showed that the most abundant value (14830,63 fish larvae per 10 m super(2) sea surface) was observed in the western part of the study area. Cluster analysis revealed well-defined assemblages of larvae. The surface density patterns of fish larvae appear to be related to the hydrographic characteristics.
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ISSN:1123-4245