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Title
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THE EFFECTS OF OVERHANGING LEDGES ON THE MACROINVERTEBRATE BENTHOS OF A SUBTIDAL SANDY BOTTOM.
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Creator
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STANALAND, BROCK EDWARD., Florida Atlantic University
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Abstract/Description
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The effects of overharging ledges on subtidal macroinvertebrate infauna was investigated in northern Broward County, Florida during August 1976 and February 1977. At each of six stations along a limestone outcropping, collections were made from open sand areas and adjacent underledge areas. Organisms retained on a 0.5mm screen were collected and identified. Although open sand and underledge areas yielded essentially the same species, faunal densities were consistently and conspicuously lower...
Show moreThe effects of overharging ledges on subtidal macroinvertebrate infauna was investigated in northern Broward County, Florida during August 1976 and February 1977. At each of six stations along a limestone outcropping, collections were made from open sand areas and adjacent underledge areas. Organisms retained on a 0.5mm screen were collected and identified. Although open sand and underledge areas yielded essentially the same species, faunal densities were consistently and conspicuously lower in the latter sites. Differences were probably a result of current activity as it affected detritovores and filter feeding organisms.
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Date Issued
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1977
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13899
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Subject Headings
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Marine sediments--Atlantic Coast, Benthos, Marine invertebrates
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Format
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Document (PDF)
