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Sampling strategies for biotope definition: minimal sampling area for selected groups of macroinvertebrates in the rocky subtidal of São Miguel, Azores
Martins, G.M.; Wallenstein, F.M.; Álvaro, N.V.; Neto, A.I.; Costa, A.C. (2005). Sampling strategies for biotope definition: minimal sampling area for selected groups of macroinvertebrates in the rocky subtidal of São Miguel, Azores. Helgol. Mar. Res. 59(3): 219-223. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10152-005-0222-x
In: Helgoland Marine Research. Springer: Berlin; Heidelberg. ISSN 1438-387X; e-ISSN 1438-3888, more
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Keywords
    Aquatic organisms > Marine organisms > Aquatic animals > Marine invertebrates
    Habitat > Biotopes
    Sampling
    Topographic features > Landforms > Coastal landforms > Rocky shores
    Invertebrata
    ANE, Azores, Sao Miguel I. [Marine Regions]
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    sampling areas; macroinvertebrates; rocky subtidal; biotope definition;Azores
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  • Martins, G.M.
  • Wallenstein, F.M.
  • Álvaro, N.V.
  • Neto, A.I., more
  • Costa, A.C.
Abstract
    Azorean rocky shores are mainly characterized by patchy algae-based communities with variable associated macrofauna. Characterization studies should therefore include quantitative information for both algae and macroinvertebrates. Unlike for the algae, minimal sampling areas are undefined for macroinvertebrates in the Azores. The present study defines the minimal area to be used for the assessment of the abundance of conspicuous benthic macroinvertebrate abundance. This study proposes methodologies to be used for a selected group of invertebrates when simultaneously undertaking quantifications of macroalgae.
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