The Pelagic Gulfweed Sargassum Natans as a Habitat for the Benthic Foraminifera Planorbulina Acervalis and Rosalina Globularis
Auteur : Michael Spindler
Date de publication : 1980
Éditeur : Non disponible
Nombre de pages : 12
Résumé du livre
Two benthic foraminiferan species were observed on the pelagic Sargassum natans (L.) Myen (Fucales). Planorbulina acervalis Brady 1884, and Rosalina globularis (D'Orbigny) 1826 were found in great abundance throughout the year on Sargassum collected several miles off Bermuda. The pelagic Sargassum may act as a transportation device for spreading benthic foraminifera over great distances.