Impact of excessive sedimentation caused by anthropogenic activities on benthic suspension feeders i...
Impact of excessive sedimentation caused by anthropogenic activities on benthic suspension feeders in the Sea of Marmara
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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English
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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A massive die-off of benthic suspension feeders (BSF) covered by large amounts of sediments was observed along Prince Islands coasts (north-eastern Sea of Marmara) in August 2015. Alcyonarians, pennatulaceans, bivalves and sponges were severely affected. Many BSF probably died from burial and clogging of their feeding and respiratory apparatus. Of...
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Impact of excessive sedimentation caused by anthropogenic activities on benthic suspension feeders in the Sea of Marmara
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2260987713
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2260987713
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0025-3154
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1469-7769
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10.1017/S0025315418001066
