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Biogeography and biodiversity of gastropod molluscs from the eastern Brazilian continental shelf and slope.
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Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research . 2009, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p143-159. 17p. 5 Charts, 4 Graphs, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Biogeographic distributional patterns of gastropods are proposed based on the species' geographic and bathymetric distribution. Samples were collected along the Brazilian continental margin between 18° S and 23° S, at 37 stations with depths from 20 m to 1,330 m. The analysis of the biogeographic distribution patterns confirmed the existence of a transitional zone from tropical to subtropical waters in the area of both the continental shelf and slope, suggesting a relationship with water mass circulation. We observed a high species turnover rate between the shelf and slope. The analysis of gastropod species distribution revealed a similar pattern on the shelf and slope and a large difference between shallow and deep-water faunas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0718560X
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 44900305
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3856/vol37-issue2-fulltext-3