Greater functional similarity in mobile compared to sessile assemblages colonizing artificial coastal habitats

dc.creatorNashira Figueroa, Naily
dc.creatorBrante Ramirez, Antonio
dc.creatorViard, Frédérique
dc.creatorLeclerc, Jean-Charles
dc.date2022-11-03T10:34:15Z
dc.date2022-11-03T10:34:15Z
dc.date2021
dc.identifierFigueroa, N. N., Brante, A., Viard, F., & Leclerc, J. C. (2021). Greater functional similarity in mobile compared to sessile assemblages colonizing artificial coastal habitats. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 172, 112844.
dc.identifierhttp://repositoriodigital.ucsc.cl/handle/25022009/3163
dc.descriptionAmong anthropogenic habitats built in the marine environment, floating and non-floating structures can be colonized by distinct assemblages. However, there is little knowledge whether these differences are also reflected in the functional structure. This study compared the functional diversity of sessile and mobile invertebrate as- semblages that settle over three months on floating vs. non-floating artificial habitats, in two Chilean ports. Using morphological, trophic, behavioral, and life history traits, we found differences between mobile and sessile as-semblages regarding the effect of the type of habitat on the functional diversity. Compared to sessile assemblages, a greater functional similarity was observed for mobile assemblages, which suggests that their dispersal capacity enables them to balance the reduced connectivity between settlement structures. No traits, prevailing or selected in one or the other habitat type, was however clearly identified; a result warranting for further studies focusing on more advanced stages of community development.
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMarine Pollution Bulletin
dc.subjectArtificial structures
dc.subjectFunctional structure
dc.subjectMobile invertebrate
dc.subjectFunctional traits
dc.subjectMarine urbanization
dc.subjectDiversity
dc.titleGreater functional similarity in mobile compared to sessile assemblages colonizing artificial coastal habitats
dc.typeArticle


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