Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar salt works ecosystems.

The article examines the spatial and seasonal distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems. Within ecosystems, results showed that the spatial variability at the regional level was greater than seasonal variability. Spatial variability in the salinity and confinement gradient levels was greater than within-level variability. In both its spatial and seasonal aspects, the abiotic environment was found to be critical in determining the macrobenthic community structure. It was found that biotic factors play a significant role in structuring the macrobenthic fauna.