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Spatial patterns of estuarine macrobenthic assemblages: relationships with hydrodynamic regime
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Spatial patterns of estuarine macrobenthic assemblages: relationships with hydrodynamic regime
S.G. Bolam
In this review, we attempt to identify the relationship between hydrodynamics and faunal assemblages and key species in estuarine environments. If a predictive capability of macrofaunal assemblages, given a set of hydrodynamic conditions, exists, this would facilitate their incorporation into estuarine morphological models. The review is separated into three sections. Firstly, we summarise, based on a review of published literature, the relationship between estuarine hydrodynamics and measured sediment variables. Secondly, by selecting case studies on three major UK estuaries, the Severn Estuary (including the Bristol Channel), the Humber Estuary and the Forth Estuary, we document the main faunal assemblages within these estuaries and investigate their relationships with sediment variables and hydrodynamic conditions at the estuarine scale. Thirdly, we review our current insight, including insufficiencies, of the relationships between faunal assemblages and hydrodynamics, and propose areas where we need to improve our research in order to enhance our understanding.Reference:
S.G. Bolam, 2004. Spatial patterns of estuarine macrobenthic assemblages: relationships with hydrodynamic regime. ESTPROC, EMPHASYS II, HR Wallingford, UK.
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S.G. Bolam*
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- December 2004
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ESTPROC, EMPHASYS II, HR Wallingford, UK.
- Publication DOI: https://doi.org/
