Distribution of Different Groups of Zooplankton in Different Depths in the Southern Caspian Sea
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Seyed Mohamad Reza Fatemi , Mojgan Rowshan Tabari , Reza Pourgholam , Rezvan Mousavi Nadoushan , Gholamhosein Vosoghi , Rahimeh Rahmati , Nourbakhsh Khodaparast |
, rowshantabari@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (20641 Views) |
This study was carried out on the community variations of zooplankton in different depths (5-100m) at
8 stations in 2008. Samples were collected through a zooplankton net (100 μm mesh) by R/V Gilan vessel.
The most abundant zooplankton and its biomass were in depth of 5m in all seasons, but abundance
decreased from coastal area towards deeper area as 74% (Spring and Summer), 57% (Autumn) and 70%
(Winter) of zooplankton community were in depths of 5 and 10m. The Copepoda constituted the main
community in different depths and seasons during the year. This group was distributed with the abundance
of 164 ind/m3 in depth of 100m in spring to 11289 ind/m3 in depth of 5m in summer during the year. The
Rotatoria community increased in winter and it formed 48% of zooplankton abundance and 74% of its
biomass. Its abundance decreased in spring and summer, but it increased during fall again.
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Keywords: Zooplankton, Abundance, Biomass, Caspian Sea. |
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Type of Study: Research/ Original/ Regular Article |
Received: 2013/09/23 | Accepted: 2016/10/18 | ePublished: 2016/10/18
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