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海草生态系统是重要的海洋生态系统之一,而底栖藻类是海草生态系统中的组成部分,具有十分重要的生态功能。2013年1月、4月、7月和10月在荣成月湖草场的三个断面上对其中分布的大型底栖藻类进行了随机取样调查,并对不同季节底栖藻类的群落结构进行比较分析。结果显示,共鉴定出大型藻类16种,隶属3门13属,其中红藻门2属2种,棕色藻门褐藻纲4属4种和绿藻门7属10种;草床和空斑内的藻类季节变化均显著(P=0.000,P=0.008),春季草床内底栖藻类种数最多(13种),秋季S3断面的草床内底栖藻类生物量最高(2191.44±1021.16)g·m~(-2),冬季三个断面的空斑内和夏季S2断面的空斑内为发现底栖藻类;大多数情况下,各断面上草床内Shannon-Wiener多样性、Pielou均匀度和Margalef丰富度指数均大于相应断面上空斑内的值;聚类和排序结果显示,在一年四季中底栖藻类群落结构在草床内和空斑内大都呈显著差异。结果表明,季节变化和海草分布特征对底栖藻类的群落结构有着重要影响。 相似文献
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龙须岛浪蚀花岗岩潮间带大型底栖藻类群落的季节变化模式 总被引：3，自引：1，他引：2
采用样方法对龙须岛浪蚀花岗岩潮间带进行了2年的生态学调查。龙须岛浪蚀花岗岩潮间带大型底栖藻类群落的种类组成存在着明显的季节变化 ,群落中最高和较高的藻类物种数量出现在4～8月 ,而最低值出现在10月份。在所有季节中红藻类群种类最为丰富 ,其次是褐藻 ,绿藻最少。群落中生物量的季节变化序列如下 :8月>10月>6月>12月>4月>2月。群落的生物量和各藻类类群的生物量的季节变化与龙须岛潮间带的海水温度变化相吻合 ,只有红藻类群的生物量在8月份略有下降。群落中大型底栖藻类的区系成分和优势种群存在着显著的季节波动或更替。总体来看 ,龙须岛浪蚀花岗岩潮间带大型底栖藻类群落的区系成分以暖温带成分为主 ,其次为冷水性成分、暖水性成分、温带成分和亚寒带成分。大型底栖藻类群落的物种丰富度指数季节变化序列依次为 :4月>6月>8月>2月>12月>10月 ,物种多样性为 :4月>6月>8月>2月>10月>12月 ,均匀度指数为 :4月>10月>2月>6月>8月>12月。龙须岛浪蚀花岗岩潮间带大型底栖藻类群落的季节变化可划分为3个季相 :“肠浒苔、珊瑚藻、石莼为优势种的冬、春季藻类群丛”、“鼠尾藻、石莼、珊瑚藻为优势种的夏季藻类群丛”和“石莼、叉枝藻、鼠尾藻为优势种的秋季藻类群丛”。潮间带海水的温度的季节变化是导致 相似文献
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青岛潮间带大型底栖海藻群落的研究 总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3
在青岛潮间带布设了显浪咀、太平角和石老人3个断面,进行了为期1 a(2006年8月～2007年11月)的大型底栖海藻资源调查研究.结果表明:1. 青岛潮间带大型底栖海藻群落的种类组成中红藻种类最多,其次是褐藻,绿藻最少.2. 群落中大型底栖海藻的生物量有明显的季节变化:春季>夏季>秋季>冬季;生物量在垂直分布上表现出中、低潮带均大于高潮带;在水平分布上无明显差异.3. 底栖藻类群落优势种无季节性变化,第一优势种为孔石莼.4. 采集到大型底栖海藻43种,其中红藻门22属24种,占55.8%;褐藻门9属11种,占25.6%;绿藻门6属8种,占18.6%. 相似文献
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烟台月亮湾岩岸潮间带底栖海藻群落结构的季节变化 总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3
月亮湾岩岸潮间带底栖海藻群落的种类组成存在显著的季节差异 ,春季群落的种类最丰富 (2 7种 ) ,其次为秋季群落 (2 6种 ) ,夏季和冬季较少 (2 2和 2 1种 ) ,4个季节群落的共有种仅为 7种。各季节群落中均以红藻的种类最丰富 ,褐藻次之 ,绿藻最少。在 4个季节群落中生物量的变化如下 :夏季 >秋季 >冬季 >春季。绿藻和褐藻类群主要为暖温性种类 ,而红藻类群比较复杂 ,即有暖温带性的、温带和暖水性种类 ,也有寒温带的冷水性种类。4个季节群落的物种优势度序列存在明显的差异 ,海黍子在春季和冬季为群落的第 1优势种 ,而孔石莼在夏季和秋季为第 1优势种。不同季节群落多样性指数变化如下 :物种丰富度指数 ,春季 >秋季 >冬季 >夏季 ;物种多样性指数 ,秋季 >夏季 >春季>冬季 ;均匀度指数 ,春季 >夏季 >冬季 >秋季 相似文献
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福建红树林区海藻的分布及季节变化 总被引：5，自引：0，他引：5
主要研究了福建省3个红树林区的海藻不同滩面分布的情况、海藻种类组成的季节变化以及不同季节的海藻群落类型.研究表明:(1)福建红树林区海藻在不同滩面分布表现出,红藻较喜荫蔽潮湿的环境,而绿藻适生在光照条件较好生境.(2)由福建红树林区各门海藻种类组成的季节变化来看,蓝藻种数在一年四季没有明显变化规律,红藻四季种数变化幅度不大,而绿藻在不同季节种数有明显变化,春季种数最多,进入夏季后种数逐渐减少,到秋、冬季后种数又开始上升,到第2年春季又达到最多.(3)不同季节福建红树林区海藻群落类型中,优势种主要是红藻,以及一些绿藻. 相似文献
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本文基于2018年5月（春季）、8月（夏季）、11月（秋季）和2019年1月（冬季）季度航次调查,采用冗余分析（RDA）和Bray-Curtis相似性聚类分析方法,讨论了烟台四十里湾及其邻近海域网采浮游植物丰度、优势种组成、多样性指数、均匀度指数的分布特征以及浮游植物与环境因子的关系。本年度调查共发现浮游植物4门69属116种,其中硅藻门50属85种,甲藻门15属27种,着色鞭毛藻门3属3种,未定类1种（三深碎裂藻,Ebria tripartita）。浮游植物丰度在8月份达到年度最高值,为2.89×108cells/m3,秋季次之,春季最低,春、秋、冬季浮游植物丰度均为~105cells/m3。硅藻门在4个季节中均占绝对优势,除春季出现甲藻门（夜光藻）优势种外,其余季节浮游植物优势种均为硅藻门。相邻季节浮游植物优势种更替明显,未出现4个季节共有的优势种。浮游植物多样性和均匀度指数均在夏季达到最低值,分别为1.58和0.31。RDA排序分析显示,不同季节影响浮游植物群落分布的环境因子不同,总体来讲,温度、溶解氧浓度、SiO32-浓度和NO3-浓度对浮游植物的丰度和平面分布有显著影响。Bray-Curtis相似性聚类结果显示,2018年每个季节浮游植物群落分布均可分为两个类群,其分布受营养盐分布的影响较为明显。 相似文献
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为探究小竹山岛海域投放人工鱼礁后大型底栖动物群落结构的变化, 于2017—2020年进行了8个航次的调查, 研究鱼礁区、邻近区与对照区的大型底栖动物种类组成、优势种、生物多样性、群落结构及群落稳定性。结果显示, 共鉴定出大型底栖动物72种, 其中多毛类45种, 甲壳类16种, 软体动物8种, 棘皮动物3种, 投礁后第4年(2020年)比投礁后第1年(2017年)种类数增加了15种, 并且鱼礁区的种类数多于邻近区与对照区。优势种组成以多毛类为主。调查海域大型底栖动物生物量和丰度呈逐年上升趋势, 年份间差异显著, 2017—2020年年均生物量从2.11 g/m2上升到4.38 g/m2, 年均丰度从289.31 ind./m2上升到764.14 ind./m2, 区域间无显著差异。多样性指数、丰富度指数和均匀度指数在不同年份和区域之间变化不显著。聚类分析结果显示, 大型底栖动物群落结构分布格局呈现年际变化; 双因素相似性分析结果表明, 调查海域大型底栖动物群落结构的年份差异显著(P<0.01), 区域间无显著差异(P>0.05); 相似性百分比分析结果表明, 深沟毛虫(Sigambra bassi)、长叶索沙蚕(Lumbrineris longiforlia)、中蚓虫(Mediomastus californiensis)和寡鳃齿吻沙蚕(Micronephthys oligobranchia)等是造成群落年际差异的主要贡献种。丰度/生物量曲线结果表明, 2017—2020年大型底栖动物群落均未受到扰动, 随着鱼礁建设时间的推移, 大型底栖动物群落更趋稳定。 相似文献
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针对条斑紫菜栽培过程中出现的有害藻类问题,进行了叶状体和丝状体有害藻类分离与鉴定等相关研究。通过形态学分析和分子生物学鉴定,发现叶状体中的杂藻主要有大型绿藻(浒苔、曲浒苔)、大型红藻(红毛菜)以及微型绿藻和硅藻,丝状体中的杂藻主要为褐藻、微型绿藻和硅藻。针对部分微型杂藻进行了抑制剂处理实验,结果表明低浓度的抗生素可以有效抑制部分硅藻和绿藻的生长,二氧化锗对硅藻生长具有显著的抑制效果。研究结果为系统、全面认识条斑紫菜栽培过程中的有害藻类提供了科学依据。 相似文献
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在浙南地区布设10条断面开展春秋航次潮间带大型底栖藻类调查, 重点对大型底栖藻类的时空分布及多样性进行研究.共鉴定出大型底栖藻类61种, 其中包括绿藻门8种, 褐藻门16种, 红藻门36种, 蓝藻门1种, 区系特征明显, 大型底栖藻类的季节演替也非常明显, 春季的物种数(53种)明显高于秋季(25种), 而两个季节都出现的物种只有17种.浙南大型底栖藻类平均生物量为540.16g·m-2, 春季(722.18g·m-2)明显高于秋季(358.14g·m-2);从垂直分布来看, 秋季与春季各断面生物量也并不相同, 秋季低潮区739.45g·m-2>中潮区334.95g·m-2>高潮区0g·m-2;春季中潮区1 943.30g·m-2>低潮区965.03 g·m-2>高潮区290.41g·m-2.从物种优势度可以看出, 两个季节的主要优势种有相同之处, 但它们在群落的功能地位上随着季节有着较大的变化, 如春季鼠尾藻Sargassum thunbergii (Mert.) O. Kuntze是第1优势种, 而秋季却成第2优势种.Shannon-Winner指数(H')、Margalef 物种丰富度指数(d)和Pielou均匀度指数(J') 的平均值秋季分别为1.38±0.66、0.70±0.38、0.93±0.41,春季分别为1.65±1.09、1.07±0.63、0.80±0.38.各断面多样性相差较大, 这与浙南各断面的大型底栖藻类的稳定和复杂性有很大关系, 这一点从群落结构聚类分析也得到验证. 相似文献
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为探究华南沿海海草床大型底栖动物群落特征、地区差异及其与海草群落间的关系,2020年在华南沿海12个海草床区域开展了大型底栖动物调查。共布设33个调查断面99个站位,在主要群落参数的基础上,运用相关性分析和聚类分析、nMDS排序、相似性百分比分析等群落生态学统计方法分析了底栖动物群落特征及其与海草群落的关系。共鉴定出大型底栖动物9大门类199种,其中,软体动物种类最多,占总种类数的39.7%。各区域底栖动物的平均栖息密度为155.7 ind/m2,青葛—龙湾(琼海)的平均栖息密度最低,珍珠湾(防城港)的平均栖息密度最高;平均生物量为118.36 g/m2,最低值出现在义丰溪(汕头),最高值出现在珍珠湾。各区域底栖动物的优势种以潮间带泥沙滩常见腹足类、双壳类和多毛类为主;底栖动物的种类多样性指数(H′)平均值为1.12,最低值出现在唐家湾(珠海),最高值出现在铁山港(北海);各调查区域底栖动物主要群落参数大致呈现“北部湾>海南沿岸>珠江口及粤东”的规律。华南沿海海草床分布区大型底栖动物群落的区域性特征较为明显,地理位置相近的海草床底... 相似文献
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Anthropogenically induced changes to estuaries, including shifts from seagrass to macroalgae-dominated habitats, have led to concerns about the ability of estuaries to support fish and invertebrates. To assess differences in habitat quality of seagrass and macroalgae, we examined faunal community structure and consumer carbon assimilation in adjacent areas of seagrass, macroalgae, and bare sediments in Sage Lot Pond, Waquoit Bay, MA. Vegetation was an important factor controlling abundances, and both seagrass and macroalgae provided suitable habitat for a range of benthic fauna. Differences in consumption and assimilation of carbon of seagrass and macroalgal origin were demonstrated by shifts in δ13C values of consumers between the seagrass meadow and adjacent macroalgal mats. Overall, consumers generally reflected incorporation of carbon from the dominant producers in the habitat where they were collected although macroalgae was an important carbon source for organisms in this study. These results revealed differences in carbon flow from producers to consumers across very small spatial scales (<10 m) within an estuary. 相似文献
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《African Journal of Marine Science》2013,35(4):523-531
Seagrasses support a great diversity of epiphytic organisms. There are no detailed published accounts of algae and animals growing on seagrasses in South Africa. The seagrass Thalassodendron leptocaule (previously known as Thalassodendron ciliatum) is unique among southern African seagrasses in that it occurs on exposed rocky outcrops along the Mozambican and north-eastern South African coasts; most other seagrasses are restricted to sheltered bays and estuaries. Here we present accounts of species of flora and fauna identified growing epiphytically on this seagrass in northern KwaZulu-Natal. A total of 52 taxa of macroalgae and 204 species of macroinvertebrates were identified as epiphytic on South African T. leptocaule. The most frequently observed macroalgal epiphytes were predominantly Rhodophyta and were common among periodically exposed, intertidal and subtidal habitats. The crustose red coralline algae Pneophyllum amplexifrons and Hydrolithon farinosum were frequently observed, primarily on stems and leaves of the seagrass respectively. The most diverse groups of epiphytic invertebrates were Arthropoda, Annelida and Mollusca, which together comprised 76% of the macroinvertebrate species recorded. This seagrass species is evidently an important substratum and ecosystem that supports a hidden wealth of biodiversity. 相似文献
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Mark J. A. Vermeij Meghan L. Dailer Sheila M. Walsh Mary K. Donovan Celia M. Smith 《Marine Ecology》2010,31(2):291-299
Much of coral reef ecology has focused on how human impacts change coral reefs to macroalgal reefs. However, macroalgae may not always be a good indicator of reef decline, especially on reefs with significant sea urchin populations, as found in Kenya and Hawaii. This study tests the effects of trophic interactions (i.e. herbivory by fishes and sea urchins) and spatial competition (between algae and coral) on algal community structure of reefs surrounding two Hawaiian Islands that vary in their level of human impacts. Reef‐building organisms (corals and crustose coralline algae) were less abundant and turf algae were more abundant on Maui as compared to Lanai, where human impacts are lower. In contrast to previous studies, we found no evidence that macroalgae increased with human impacts. Instead, low turf and macroalgal abundance were best explained by the interactive effects of coral cover and sea urchin abundance. Fishing sea urchin predators appeared to have cascading effects on the benthic community. The absence of sea urchin predators and high sea urchin densities correspond to a disproportionately high abundance of turf and crustose coralline algae. We propose that high turf algal abundance is a better indicator of reef decline in Hawaii than high macroalgal abundance because turf abundance was highest on reefs with low coral cover and few fish. The results of this study emphasize that understanding changes in community composition are context‐dependent and that not all degraded reefs look the same. 相似文献
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海草床是三大典型的近海海洋生态系统之一,具有极高的生态服务功能。然而,截至2015年我国近海海草资源分布现状尚不明晰,严重制约了我国海草床保护与修复工作的开展。2015～2021年,笔者通过实地调查,借助船只走航、声呐探测、遥感等技术手段,重点对我国近海海草资源的分布面积、种类及主要威胁进行了全面普查,并据此提出我国海草床管理与可持续利用对策。结果表明,我国近海海域海草床面积共为26 495.69hm2,可划分为:温带海域海草分布区和热带-亚热带海域海草分布区;我国现有海草4科9属16种。其中,温带海域海草床面积为17 095.01 hm2,主要分布在辽宁、河北、天津和山东沿海,分布有2科3属5种,以鳗草(Zosteramarina)和日本鳗草(Z.japonica)为优势种,其中唐山乐亭-曹妃甸海草床面积达9 025.56 hm2,是我国面积最大的海草床;热带-亚热带海域海草床面积为9 400.68 hm2,主要分布在福建、广东、广西和海南沿海,分布有4科8属12种,以泰来草(Thalassia hemprichii)、海菖蒲(Enhalus acoroides... 相似文献
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Is seagrass an important nursery habitat for the Caribbean spiny lobster,panulirus argus,in Florida?
Donald C. Behringer Mark J. Butler IV William F. Herrnkind John H. Hunt Charles A. Acosta William C. Sharp 《新西兰海洋与淡水研究杂志》2013,47(1):327-337
Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) settle preferentially in macroalgal‐covered hard‐bottom habitat, but seagrass is more prevalent in Florida (United States) and the Caribbean, so even low settlement of lobsters within seagrass could contribute substantially to recruitment if post‐settlement survival and growth were high. We tested the role of seagrass and hard‐bottom habitats for P. argus recruitment in three ways. We first explored possible density‐dependent regulation of early benthic juvenile lobster survival within cages deployed in seagrass and hard‐bottom habitats. Second, we compared settlement and survival of P. argus in both habitats, by comparing the recovery of microwire‐tagged early benthic juveniles from patches of seagrass and hard‐bottom. Finally, we assessed the relative abundance of juvenile lobsters in each habitat by deploying artificial structures in seagrass sites and compared these data with data from similar deployments of artificial structures in hard‐bottom habitat in other years. More early benthic juvenile lobsters were recovered from cages placed in hard‐bottom than in seagrass, but mortality of the early benthic life stage was high in both habitats. In regional surveys, the mean number of lobsters recovered from artificial shelters deployed within seagrass was lower than in any year that we sampled hard‐bottom, indicating that fewer lobsters reside naturally in seagrass, particularly large juveniles >40 mm carapace length. The greater abundance (and likely survival) of juvenile P. argus that we observed in hard‐bottom habitat as opposed to seagrass, combined with previous studies demonstrating that postlarval P. argus are attracted to, settle in, and metamorphose more quickly in red macroalgae, confirm that macroalgae‐dominated hard‐bottom habitat appears to be the preferred and more optimal nursery for Caribbean spiny lobster. 相似文献
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Intertidal benthic macroalgae are a biological quality indicator in estuaries and coasts. While remote sensing has been applied to quantify the spatial distribution of such macroalgae, it is generally not used for their monitoring. We examined the day-to-day and seasonal dynamics of macroalgal cover on a sandy intertidal flat using visible and near-infrared images from a time-lapse camera mounted on a tower. Benthic algae were identified using supervised, semi-supervised and unsupervised classification techniques, validated with monthly ground-truthing over one year. A supervised classification (based on maximum likelihood, using training areas identified in the field) performed best in discriminating between sediment, benthic diatom films and macroalgae, with highest spectral separability between macroalgae and diatoms in spring/summer. An automated unsupervised classification (based on the Normalised Differential Vegetation Index NDVI) allowed detection of daily changes in macroalgal coverage without the need for calibration. This method showed a bloom of macroalgae (filamentous green algae, Ulva sp.) in summer with > 60% cover, but with pronounced superimposed day-to-day variation in cover. Waves were a major factor in regulating macroalgal cover, but regrowth of the thalli after a summer storm was fast (2 weeks). Images and in situ data demonstrated that the protruding tubes of the polychaete Lanice conchilega facilitated both settlement (anchorage) and survival (resistance to waves) of the macroalgae. Thus, high-frequency, high resolution images revealed the mechanisms for regulating the dynamics in cover of the macroalgae and for their spatial structuring. Ramifications for the mode, timing, frequency and evaluation of monitoring macroalgae by field and remote sensing surveys are discussed. 相似文献
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Spatial distribution of surgeonfish and parrotfish in the north sector of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System 
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下载免费PDF全文 Roberto C. Hernández‐Landa Gilberto Acosta‐González Enrique Núñez‐Lara Jesús E Arias‐González 《Marine Ecology》2015,36(3):432-446
Surgeonfish and parrotfish play an important role in structuring the benthic communities of coral reefs. However, despite their importance, little is known about their distribution patterns in the north sector of the Mesoamerican Reef System. This study evaluated the distribution of these fish in 34 sites in four habitats (lagoon, front, slopes and terrace) along a depth gradient (c 0.5–20 m). These herbivorous fish were assessed by visual censuses. Species dominance was evaluated for each habitat using SIMPER analysis. Habitat characteristics data were collected to determine the relationship between habitat conditions and spatial variations in herbivorous fish (using abundance and biomass as a proxy) via redundancy analysis. The herbivorous fish assemblage had a low density (fish per 100 m2) and biomass (g·100 m?2) in comparison with assemblages in similar studies. In contrast, species richness was high compared with other studies in the Caribbean. Spatial variation of the abundance, biomass and size of herbivorous fish was strongly related to coral and seagrass cover, as well as to depth and rugosity. These four variables were critical in controlling the distribution patterns of the herbivorous fish assemblages. No associations were found between fish and macroalgae or any other benthic group. The present study indicates that the species richness of surgeonfish and parrotfish was not regionally affected by the dominance of macroalgae in the habitats studied. Seagrass beds and the coral reef matrix need to be preserved for the herbivorous fish assemblages to remain healthy and capable of controlling excess macroalgae growth. 相似文献
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Understanding the connectivity of fish among different typical habitats is important for conducting ecosystembased management, particularly when designing marine protected areas(MPA) or setting MPA networks. To clarify of connectivity among mangrove, seagrass beds, and coral reef habitats in Wenchang, Hainan Province,China, the fish community structure was studied in wet and dry seasons of 2018. Gill nets were placed across the three habitat types, and the number of species, individuals, and body size of individual fish were recorded. In total, 3 815 individuals belonging to 154 species of 57 families were collected. The highest number of individuals and species was documented in mangroves(117 species, 2 623 individuals), followed by coral reefs(61 species,438 individuals) and seagrass beds(46 species, 754 individuals). The similarity tests revealed highly significant differences among the three habitats. Approximately 23.4% species used two habitats and 11.0% species used three habitats. A significant difference(p0.05) in habitat use among eight species(Mugil cephalus, Gerres oblongus, Siganus fuscescens, Terapon jarbua, Sillago maculata, Upeneus tragula, Lutjanus russellii, and Monacanthus chinensis) was detected, with a clear ontogenetic shift in habitat use from mangrove or seagrass beds to coral reefs. The similarity indices suggested that fish assemblages can be divided into three large groups namely coral, seagrass, and mangrove habitat types. This study demonstrated that connectivity exists between mangrove–seagrass–coral reef continuum in Wenchang area; therefore, we recommend that fish connectivity should be considered when designing MPAs or MPA network where possible. 相似文献
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By the consumption of algae, parrotfishes open space for young coral settlement and growth, thus playing a central role on the maintenance of coral reefs. However, juvenile parrotfish ecology is often overlooked due to the difficulty discerning species during this phase. Herein, we present the first attempt to investigate changes in habitat use and diet that happen to juveniles of the Redeye parrotfish Sparisoma axillare, focusing on four zones within an algal‐dominated reef: the macroalgal beds, back reef, reef flat, and fore reef. Smaller S. axillare juveniles (<5 cm) preferred to inhabit the macroalgal beds and the reef flat, whereas juveniles larger than 5 cm were more abundant in the back and fore reefs due to distinct post‐settlement habitat conditions. Aggressive interactions with the territorial damselfish Stegastes fuscus were the primary driving factor of juvenile distribution and feeding rates. Attack rates increased with juvenile size and the lowest bite rates were observed in zones with higher densities of territorial damselfish. In previous studies, the persistence of parrotfish recruits in habitats dominated by damselfish was reduced, but newly settled parrotfish occurred more densely within the damselfish domain by behaving as a cryptic reef fish. As these juveniles grew, their bite rates increased, a change associated with a shift from cryptic to roving behavior. Feeding preferences were determined by substrate cover, where juveniles fed on available food sources in each habitat. Juveniles relied on jointed calcareous algae in habitats dominated by these algae, a pattern not observed for thick leathery algae. Filamentous algae were the preferred food for smaller fish; for individuals greater than 10 cm, a higher ingestion of sand was observed. Most studies evaluating the functional role of parrotfish do not consider species feeding preferences. However, the potential for a species to turn an impacted reef back to a coral‐dominated phase is influenced by their food selection, which is dependent on the algal species composition. 相似文献