Taxonomic Composition of Polychaeta in Balaklava Bay (the Black Sea, Crimea)
Journal: Inland Water Biology
Year: 2022

Studies of macrozoobenthos and meroplankton were performed in Balaklava Bay (the Black Sea) in 2005–2008. Data on the polychaete species composition in soft bottom sediments and polychaete larvae in plankton were obtained. In total, 54 polychaete species belonging to 25 families have been identified. In the benthic communities, 48 polychaete species have been recorded. In plankton, 23 polychaete species have been registered. The families Spionidae (8 species), Phyllodocidae (6), and Nereididae (