PATTERNS OF VARIATION IN ALGAL COMMUNITIES ALONG THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST, ISRAEL
1998 ◽
Vol 46
(2)
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pp. 89-99
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Algal species composition and cover data were collected from sixteen stations along 150 km of the Mediterranean coast of Israel during 1973–1995. The samples produced 185 composite samples from three habitat types, platform, wall, and rocky sea floor, which were analyzed using numerical classification and ordination techniques (TWINSPAN and RDA) to determine whether habitat, season, site, or yearly patterns correlate with observed differences between the algal communities. We conclude that habitat is the most important factor determining algal community composition, followed by season and site. Community patterns fluctuate between years but show no trends. Some recommendations for future monitoring are given.
2020 ◽
2020 ◽
Vol 27
(6)
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pp. 307-315
2019 ◽
Vol 33
(4)
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pp. 388-411
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