Hydrozoans (Cnidaria) from the estuarine zone of the International Minho River, NW Iberian Peninsula, Atlantic Europe
Dimítri de Araújo Costa,
Carlos Antunes,
Sónia Rocha
et al.
Abstract:In environmental impact studies conducted in coastal regions, the survey of biodiversity is crucial in areas that are subject to interventions. As the characterization of aquatic invertebrates may indicate important issues that need to be addressed. In this regard, hydrozoans (Class Hydrozoa, Phylum Cnidaria) are recognised as important bioindicators. These organisms are characterized by biradial, tetramerous, or polymerous symmetry, a simple gastrovascular system, and non-cellular mesoglea. The aim of the pre… Show more
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