First Records of Polychaetous Annelids from Cenote Aerolito (Sinkhole and Anchialine Cave) in Cozumel Island

Frontana-Uribe, S. C.; Solís‐Weiss, Vivianne

doi:10.4311/jcks2009lsc0107

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“…Besides the 97 OTUs that we observed, 25 other species were previously reported in the same caves ( Fig 3 ), resulting in a total of 122 species records: 101 in El Aerolito, 27 in La Quebrada and seven in Tres Potrillos ( S3 Table ) [ 5 , 19 , 30 , 46 , 47 , 53 – 55 ]. In general, the species that were not observed during this study were either reported near cenote entrances [ 56 , 57 ], collected using plankton nets because of their small size [ 58 , 59 ], or were species that usually live in open water that had been reported inside of the cave only once (stygoxene or accidental fauna) [ 18 , 60 , 61 ].…”

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Ecological patterns in anchialine caves

2018

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Anchialine caves are characterized by high levels of endemism and extreme conditions. However, few ecological studies have been conducted in these ecosystems. This study integrates biotic and abiotic parameters of two sets of cave systems with contrasting high and low species richness. Seven ecological patterns are used to explain the expected species richness and density in an anchialine cave. In addition, the population size for conspicuous macrofauna was estimated. The high impact that single-events have on anchialine fauna are also reported. These findings reinforce the conclusions of previous studies of the high extinction risk of anchialine cave fauna, and substantiate the necessity of ad hoc conservation strategies for anchialine caves.

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confidence: 56%

Ecological patterns in anchialine caves

2018

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“…Among benthic invertebrates in Ras Beirut, H. carunculata was the species with the highest concentrations of lead, cadmium, nickel, iron and zinc. Hermodice carunculata is also frequently reported from marine and anchialine caves in the Caribbean (Frontana-Uribe & Solís-Weiss, 2011), the Mediterranean (Gerovasileiou et al , 2015; Knittweis et al , 2015) and the Azores (Micael et al , 2006), ranging from the cave entrance to the dark zone.…”

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Tough, armed and omnivorous:Hermodice carunculata(Annelida: Amphinomidae) is prepared for ecological challenges

2017

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The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, is a common species in the marine annelid taxon Amphinomidae. It has a widespread distribution throughout the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Red Seas. We review its environmental tolerances, defence mechanisms and feeding habits to evaluate its potential to survive in changing ocean conditions, to increasingly emerge as a nuisance species and to invade new geographic areas. Hermodice carunculata tolerates a wide range of environmental conditions, including temperature, salinity, oxygen saturation and various types of pollution. It has few natural predators because it is protected by its sharp chaetae and probably by toxins. Hermodice carunculata is best known for consuming live cnidarians, and has been implicated in transmitting coral pathogens, but it also feeds non-selectively on detritus. In the short term, we predict that H. carunculata will be able to withstand many future ecological challenges and possibly contribute to coral reef decline. In the long term, ocean acidification may negatively impact its defence mechanisms and survival. Its invasive potential may be significant. We highlight the gaps in our knowledge about the reproduction and development of this species, the nature and origin of its toxins and role of microbes in their feeding behaviour and defensive strategies.

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