A study on octopodids from the eastern Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Allcock, A.L.; Piatkowski, U.; Rodhouse, P.G.; Thorpe, J.P.. 2001 A study on octopodids from the eastern Weddell Sea, Antarctica. Polar Biology, 24 (11). 832-838.

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Abstract/Summary

A comprehensive study of octopodids in the Weddell Sea was conducted during cruise ANT XIII/3 of RV "Polarstern". The study yielded eight species or incirrate octopodids, three of which were undescribed. There appeared to be no differences in octopodid species assemblage in the two sampling areas (Kapp Norvegia and south of Drescher Inlet), supporting the theory that there is a single macrobenthic assemblage on the eastern shelf of the Weddell Sea. Six of the octopodid species belonged to the genus Pareledone, illustrating the extensive radiation of this endemic genus within the Southern Ocean. The fragmented nature of suitable habitats and disturbance caused by glaciation cycles are proposed as mechanisms for this radiation. Comparative data illustrate that both the number of octopodid species present and their abundance are greater at higher latitudes than close to the Antarctic Polar Frontal Zone.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Pre 2000 programme
ISSN:	0722-4060
Additional Keywords:	Cephalopods; Abundance; Distribution;
NORA Subject Terms:	Zoology Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	13 Aug 2010 11:18 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/10129

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Programmes:

BAS Programmes > Pre 2000 programme

ISSN:

0722-4060

Additional Keywords:

Cephalopods; Abundance; Distribution;

NORA Subject Terms:

Zoology
Ecology and Environment

Date made live:

13 Aug 2010 11:18 +0 (UTC)