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Variation in abundance and spatial distribution of ecomorphs of the sea urchins, Echinometra sp. nov A and E. sp nov C on a Fijian reef

Appana, Subhash and Vuki, Veikila C. and Cumming, Robyn (2004) Variation in abundance and spatial distribution of ecomorphs of the sea urchins, Echinometra sp. nov A and E. sp nov C on a Fijian reef. Hydrobiologia, 518 (1-3). pp. 105-110. ISSN 0018-8158

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Abstract

This paper presents novel spatial distribution and abundance patterns of ecomorphs of Echinometra sp. nov A andE. sp. nov C (hereafter referred to as E. sp. A and E. sp. C, and collectively as Echinometra spp.).Echinometraspp. were surveyed on the Nukubuco Reef, to determine the within-reef variations in size-frequency and density atseveral spatial scales [between positions (east versus west), zones (crest versus flat), sites and quadrats]. The scalesofvariation were greatest for both species between positions and zones. Echinometrasp. A was more readily foundon the calmer flats while E. sp. C preferred the high-energy crests. The distribution of ecomorphs of Echinometraspp.varied between habitats (position x zone). Echinometrasp. A ecomorphs were more abundant on all locationsand showed different size-class distributions compared with E. sp. C. Greater urchin numbers were observed onboth zones of the eastern position than the western position. Echinometrasp. A showed marginal aggregationpattern while E. sp. C showed a stronger tendency to cluster.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QL Zoology
Divisions: College of Foundation Studies
Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE) > School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Depositing User: Ms Neha Harakh
Date Deposited: 24 Apr 2004 09:48
Last Modified: 04 Oct 2013 02:52
URI: https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/3096

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