Composition of Bivalve Community in the Coastal Waters (0–4 m) of the Çanakkale Strait Along With Various Environmental Variables
Marine Science and Technology Bulletin, cilt.13, sa.3, ss.215-224, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.33714/masteb.1524081
- Dergi Adı: Marine Science and Technology Bulletin
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: CAB Abstracts, Central & Eastern European Academic Source (CEEAS), Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.215-224
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The present study focused on the soft bottom of the coastal waters (0-4 m) in the Çanakkale Strait. The objective was to determine the composition of bivalve species in the area. Sediment samples were collected using a 30×30 cm quadrat system by a SCUBA diver at eight sites between July 2008 and April 2009. The study recorded a total of 2299 individuals belonging to 55 species. The most abundant species in the study area was Lucinoma borealis. A significant positive correlation was found between seawater salinity and species diversity (rs = 0.59; p<0.05). The highest similarity in species diversity between seasons occurred between autumn and summer.