Sponge Communities in Three Submarine Caves of the Balearic Islands (Western Mediterranean): Adaptations and Faunistic Composition |
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| Authors: | M A Bibiloni MJ Uriz JM Gili |
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| Institution: | *Centre d'Estudis Avancats de Blanes, Cami de Santa Bàrbara, E-17300 Blanes (Gerona), Spain;**Institut de Ciències del Mar, Passeig Nacional, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain |
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| Abstract: | Abstract. The sponge fauna of three neighbouring submarine caves of the Island of Majorca (Balcaric Islands) is studied along a light gradient; 45 species have been recorded and systematic data are given for those showing morphological, pigmentary, or spicule differences. Adaptation to darkness and precarious trophic conditions is also discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Sponge community submarine caves environmental adaptations Balcaric Islands Western Mediterranean |
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