Production of some benthic communities at Carrie Bow Cay, Belize ( Thalassia testudinum).
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-1982
Abstract
Thalassia testudinum beds were autotrophic, yielding a daily net production of 2.22-42.3 mg O2 per m2 (equivalent to 0.67-12.7 g C per m2). The other habitats (mixed algae on coral rubble and coral sand) were heterotrophic despite considerable microalgal development, with a P/R ratio less than unity. Contribution by the phytoplankton was negligible. Diurnal oxygen flux in open waters over Thalassia beds was typical for similar tropical areas.-from Author
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
The Atlantic barrier reef ecosystem at Carrie Bow Cay, Belize, I: structure and communities
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Hargraves, P. E.. "Production of some benthic communities at Carrie Bow Cay, Belize ( Thalassia testudinum).." The Atlantic barrier reef ecosystem at Carrie Bow Cay, Belize, I: structure and communities (1982). https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/gsofacpubs/1434