Macroalgal turfs in the Azores

Francisco M. Wallenstein; Marlene R. Terra; Joana Pombo; Ana I. Neto

doi:10.1111/j.1439-0485.2009.00311.x

Macroalgal turfs in the Azores

Francisco M. Wallenstein, Marlene R. Terra, Joana Pombo, Ana I. Neto

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Abstract

Studies on macroalgal communities of the Azores report algal turfs as one of the most conspicuous ecological entities occurring on the rocky shores of these islands. The present study investigates the influence of shore height and substratum on turf composition. Data were analysed using the software PRIMER and results confirmed the previous distinction between calcareous, dominated by articulated coralline algae, and non-calcareous turfs, characterized mainly by small red algae. However, no differences in species composition were found in either type of turf occurring on different substrata or at different shore levels. © 2009 Blackwell Verlag GmbH.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	113-117
Number of pages	5
Journal	Marine Ecology
Volume	30
Issue number	SUPPL.1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0485.2009.00311.x
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

Calcareous turf
Intestidal
Non-calcareous
Rocky shores
Turf

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