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We investigate the functional structure of the macrobenthos in the North Adriatic Sea. A Biological Traits Analysis was performed to analyse a dataset of 156 species. BTA uses life-style and life-cycle traits to indicate the ecological role of species. Bioturbation level, type of movement and habit has resulted the most relevant traits. The results confirm that opportunistic traits are beneficial in disturbed areas.

Functional structure of marine benthic assemblages using Biological Traits Analysis (BTA): a study along the Emilia-Romagna coastline (Italy, North-West Adriatic Sea)

PAGANELLI, DANIELE;MARCHINI, AGNESE;OCCHIPINTI, ANNA CARMEN
2012-01-01

Abstract

We investigate the functional structure of the macrobenthos in the North Adriatic Sea. A Biological Traits Analysis was performed to analyse a dataset of 156 species. BTA uses life-style and life-cycle traits to indicate the ecological role of species. Bioturbation level, type of movement and habit has resulted the most relevant traits. The results confirm that opportunistic traits are beneficial in disturbed areas.
2012
Environment/Ecology is a broad category covering interrelated disciplines. It includes resources dealing with pure and applied ecology, ecological modelling and engineering, ecotoxicology, and evolutionary ecology. In environmental science, some of the many areas covered are environmental contamination and toxicology, environmental health, monitoring, technology, geology, and management. Other fields covered are soil science and conservation, water resources research and engineering, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. Regional naturalist resources are also covered here.
ESTUARINE, COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
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Adriatic Sea, macrobenthos, Biological Traits Analysis, community functioning
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Paganelli, Daniele; Marchini, Agnese; Occhipinti, ANNA CARMEN
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