Trophic web structure and ecosystem attributes of a temperate estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal)
Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems and simultaneously among the most threatened by conflicting human activities, which damage their ecological functions. Describing and attempting to understand the structure and functioning of estuaries is an essential step for maintaining and restor...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:235744560002456e9b2521cadf6e342e 2023-05-15T17:45:39+02:00 Trophic web structure and ecosystem attributes of a temperate estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) Eva García-Seoane Sergio Leandro 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00184 https://doaj.org/article/235744560002456e9b2521cadf6e342e EN eng Frontiers Media S.A. http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00184/full https://doaj.org/toc/2296-7745 2296-7745 doi:10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00184 https://doaj.org/article/235744560002456e9b2521cadf6e342e Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol 2 (2015) Ria de Aveiro Ecopath Coastal lagoon transfer efficiency Food-web model Science Q General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 article 2015 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00184 2022-12-31T08:20:16Z Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems and simultaneously among the most threatened by conflicting human activities, which damage their ecological functions. Describing and attempting to understand the structure and functioning of estuaries is an essential step for maintaining and restoring the quality of estuarine ecosystems. The objective of this study was to obtain insights into the ecosystem structure and functioning of Ria de Aveiro. The study area is a coastal lagoon located on the Northwest Atlantic coast of Portugal, which is connected to the sea through an artificial channel. The ECOPATH software was used to create a static balanced trophic food web model of the tidal part of Ria de Aveiro. The model considers 26 functional groups, including birds, fish, invertebrates, seagrasses, zooplankton, phytoplankton and detritus. Few adjustments were necessary for the input parameters because most of the data were based on direct observations or compiled from literature based on the study site. The trophic interactions within the food web of Riade Aveiro and the transference of energy between functional groups were quantitatively represented. Finally, the keystone index was defined for each functional group. Article in Journal/Newspaper Northwest Atlantic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Frontiers in Marine Science 2 |
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Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems and simultaneously among the most threatened by conflicting human activities, which damage their ecological functions. Describing and attempting to understand the structure and functioning of estuaries is an essential step for maintaining and restoring the quality of estuarine ecosystems. The objective of this study was to obtain insights into the ecosystem structure and functioning of Ria de Aveiro. The study area is a coastal lagoon located on the Northwest Atlantic coast of Portugal, which is connected to the sea through an artificial channel. The ECOPATH software was used to create a static balanced trophic food web model of the tidal part of Ria de Aveiro. The model considers 26 functional groups, including birds, fish, invertebrates, seagrasses, zooplankton, phytoplankton and detritus. Few adjustments were necessary for the input parameters because most of the data were based on direct observations or compiled from literature based on the study site. The trophic interactions within the food web of Riade Aveiro and the transference of energy between functional groups were quantitatively represented. Finally, the keystone index was defined for each functional group. |
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Trophic web structure and ecosystem attributes of a temperate estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) |
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Trophic web structure and ecosystem attributes of a temperate estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) |
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Trophic web structure and ecosystem attributes of a temperate estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) |
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