ORBi: Michel Loïc - Sampling methods for amphipods of Posidonia oceanica meadows: a comparative study

Reference : Sampling methods for amphipods of Posidonia oceanica meadows: a comparative study


	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Life sciences : Aquatic sciences & oceanology Life sciences : Environmental sciences & ecology Life sciences : Zoology
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/6049

Title :	Sampling methods for amphipods of Posidonia oceanica meadows: a comparative study
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Michel, Loïc [Université de Liège - ULg > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement > Systématique et diversité animale >]
	Lepoint, Gilles [Université de Liège - ULg > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement > Océanologie >]
	Dauby, Patrick [Université de Liège - ULg > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement > Systématique et diversité animale >]
	Sturaro, Nicolas [Université de Liège - ULg > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement > Océanologie >]
Publication date :	Jan-2010
Journal title :	Crustaceana
Publisher :	Brill Academic Publishers
Volume :	83
Issue/season :	1
Pages :	39-47
Audience :	International
ISSN :	0011-216X
City :	Leiden
Country :	The Netherlands
Keywords :	[en] amphipod ; posidonia ; sampling
Abstract :	[en] Efficient sampling of amphipod crustaceans associated with Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile meadows is difficult, due to their complex community structure and to the heterogeneity of the meadows. Here we compare three sampling techniques: the hand-towed net, the air-lift, and light traps. Each of the methods shows specific advantages and disadvantages, hence the most important feature to consider in the choice of the method would be its adequacy with regard to the study purpose. Moreover, the most accurate way to sample amphipods from P. oceanica meadows could be to combine several methods, keeping in mind their respective strengths and weaknesses, and to adapt the sampling protocol to the aims of the study at issue.
Funders :	Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (Communauté française de Belgique) - F.R.S.-FNRS ; Communauté française de Belgique - CfB
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/6049
DOI :	10.1163/156854009X454630
Mentions required by the publisher for OA :	© Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2010

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