Macrofauna Inhabiting Massive Demosponges From Shallow and Mesophotic Habitats Along the Israeli Mediterranean Coast
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Sponges have long been considered as “living hotels” due to the great diversity and abundance of other taxonomic groups often found in association with them. are dominant components benthic communities Levant Sea; especially recently discovered mesophotic sponge grounds off coast Israel. However, almost no data exist regarding their associated macrofauna. The current study sought identify macrofauna massive sponges along Israeli Mediterranean coast; compare role sponges, ecosystem engineers, or hotels,” both shallow-water habitats. Sixty-four specimens, from 10 different species, were collected shallow habitats by SCUBA diving Remotely Operated Vehicle, respectively. Sponge volume was estimated, specimens dissected, identified. Our results reveal that supported a diverse assemblage A total 61 taxa found, including species reported for first time clear, differentiation existed structure between two habitats, which is mainly attributed four (two polychaetes, crustacean, brittle star). trophic composition remained stable across No correlation fauna community parameters. highest richness habitat, where also higher. In contrast, greater endobiont density recorded may be limiting factor lower abundance. findings emphasize importance suggest an important contribute biodiversity these regions.
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Marine Science
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2296-7745']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.612779