Distribution and taxonomy of zooplankton in the Alboran Sea and adjacent western Mediterranean
Subtitle: a literature survey and field guide
By: by Laurence P. Madin.
Contributors: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Series: WHOI -- 91-26.; WHOI (Series) -- 91-26.
Publisher: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Woods Hole, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Zooplankton -- Alboran Sea.; Zooplankton -- Mediterranean Sea.
Description: This a survey of literature records for occurrence and taxonomy of zooplankton in the Western Mediterranean, with particular emphasis on the Alboran Sea. It is intended to give a general background on the fauna, and facilitate identification of specimens collected or observed. A description of the hydrography of the Alboran Sea is followed by a general account of zooplankton biomass distribution, and more detailed lists of the occurrence of 361 species of medusae, siphonophores, ctenophores, worms, tunicates and crustaceans in 7 regions of the Western Mediterranean. Bioluminescent properties of the organisms are indicated where known. An illustrated taxonomic guide provides capsule descriptions and illustrations of 254 of the listed species.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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