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http://dx.doi.org/10.5657/kfas.2008.41.3.201

Composition of Marine Algal Community at the Intertidal Zone in Gwangyang Bay, South Sea, Korea  

Choi, Chang-Geun (Department of Aquaculture, Pukyong National University)
Huh, Sung-Hoi (Department of Oceanography, Pukyong National University)
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Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences / v.41, no.3, 2008 , pp. 201-207 More about this Journal
Abstract
The seasonal variation and vertical distribution of the marine algal community were investigated using the quadrat method from February 2006 to January 2007 at 10 sites in Gwangyang Bay, Korea. In total, 48 red, 17 brown, and 13 green algal taxa were identified. The algal vertical distribution in the intertidal zone was characterized by Ulva pertusa, while the upper tidal zone was dominated by Gelidium divaricatum. The middle zone was primarily composed of Enteromorpha linza, Sargassum thunbergii, and Chondracanthus intermedia, whereas Hizikia fusiformis, Sargassum thunbergii, Gelidium amansii, and Corallina pilulifera characterized the low tidal zone. Results of cluster analysis indicated that algal composition fell into two groups, which were composed of species in the inland and open sea. In conclusion, the number of species, diversity, and abundance of vegetation in this area were remarkably reduced compared to previous studies in Gwangyang Bay.
Keywords
Cluster analysis; Gwangyang Bay; Seasonal variation; Vegetation; Vertical distribution;
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