BIOCOENOSIS OF MYA ARENARIA (LINNAEUS, 1758) IN THE KERCH STRAIT (AZOV AND BLACK SEA BASIN)
Journal: Ekosistemy
Year: 2024

The bivalve mollusk Mya arenaria is a species recently introduced to the Azov and Black Sea Basin. Presently, it has become one of the dominant species in the Kerch Strait. Its biocoenosis keeps to silt and silty shell bottoms and comprises 13 animal species. The species density varies from 1 to 10 species/0.1m2 with 5.0±0.3 species/0.1m2 being the average value. In terms of species richness, bivalve mollusks are the most prevalent. The abundance is in the range from 40 to 2620 ind./m2 with 590±