IMIS

Publications | Institutes | Persons | Datasets | Projects | Maps | Infrastructure
[ report an error in this record ]basket (0): add | show Print this page
Meiofauna and nematode community composition in Maxwell Bay, King George Island, Antarctica
Kang, T.; Yoo, K.-C.; Kim, D. (2022). Meiofauna and nematode community composition in Maxwell Bay, King George Island, Antarctica. Ocean Science Journal 57(4): 672-679. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12601-022-00092-w
In: Ocean Science Journal. Springer: Ansan. ISSN 1738-5261; e-ISSN 2005-7172, more
Peer reviewed article  
Available in  Authors 
Keywords
    Nematoda [WoRMS]
    Marine/Coastal
Authors  Top 
  • Kang, T.
  • Yoo, K.-C.
  • Kim, D.
Abstract
    The Antarctic Ocean hosts several species adapted to polar environments. However, the Antarctic marine environment is rapidly changing. We studied the meiofauna and nematode communities in Maxwell Bay, King George Island, Antarctica. The meiofaunal densities ranged from 174.3 ± 6.2 to 377.9 ± 7.0 individuals/10 cm2. The nematodes and harpacticoids accounted for 89.7% of the total meiofaunal density. A total of 1448 nematode individuals across 34 genera were recorded. The dominant nematode genus was Molgolaimus. This study offers guidance for future studies on polar benthic organisms and a reference to evaluate anthropogenic effects on polar ecosystems.
All data in the Integrated Marine Information System (IMIS) is subject to the VLIZ privacy policy Top | Authors