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AuthorGiraldes, Bruno Welter
AuthorCoelho Filho, Petrônio Alves
AuthorSmyth, David Mark
Available date2018-03-14T08:36:14Z
Publication Date2015-01-01
Publication NameGlobal Ecology and Conservation
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2014.11.011
CitationGiraldes, B. W., Coelho Filho, P. A., & Smyth, D. M. (2015). Decapod assemblages in subtidal and intertidal zones—Importance of scuba diving as a survey technique in tropical reefs, Brazil. Global Ecology and Conservation, 3, 163-175.‏
ISSN2351-9894
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/6422
AbstractDecapods play a crucial role within the reef ecosystem and the development of scuba diving as a survey tool has allowed researchers the opportunity to study the decapod–reef relationship more comprehensively. The present study describes the differences in decapod assemblages in intertidal and subtidal zones at a tropical coastal reef system in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean and reports the importance of scuba diving as a survey technique. A total of 71 decapods were recorded during the research; 42 in the intertidal zone mainly formed by small endobenthic species and 39 in the subtidal zone primarily large species only 10 were found to frequent both sample zones. The study extends the range of Brachycarpusholthuisi Fausto Filho 1966 in Brazil; and also demonstrates how scuba diving can be used to complement traditional methodologies and vice versa. The research shows the advantages of using scuba diving when studying trade endangered decapods, as the methodology allows access to cryptic habitats such as reef caves and underwater cavities which were inaccessible when using traditional techniques. In conclusion scuba diving represents a revolutionary non-destructive survey tool allowing the researcher to directly access a specific decapod assemblage in fragile reef environments and in protected marine areas.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectEndangered crustacean
Ornamental species
Aquarium hobbyist
Shore reef zonation
Checklist
Cryptic habit
TitleDecapod assemblages in subtidal and intertidal zones—Importance of scuba diving as a survey technique in tropical reefs, Brazil
TypeArticle
Pagination163-175
Volume Number3
Open Access user License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
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