Epiphytic bryozoan community of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile meadow in the northern Cvorus (Eastern Mediterranean")

KOÇAK F., Balduzzi A., Benli H. A.

Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, cilt.31, sa.3, ss.235-238, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2002
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Marine Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.235-238
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bryozoans, Cyprus, Epiphytes, Mediterranean, Posidonia oceanica, Seagrass
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Bryozoan communities occurring on leaves and rhizomes of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile, in seven meadows along the northern coast of Cyprus from 3 and 10 m depths were studied in July 1998. Forty-three epiphytic bryozoan species (5 Ctenostomata, 32 Cheilostomata, 6 Cyclostomata) were found. Crista ramosa was recorded for the first time in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea while 6 species showed restricted biogeographical distribution. The epiphytic species are qualitatively richer on the rhizomes compared to those noted on leaves.