Development and seasonal dynamics of a population of the tropical alga Caulerpa racemosa (Forsskal) J. Agardh in the Mediterranean.

Authors
Piazzi, L Cinelli, F
Citation
L. Piazzi et F. Cinelli, Development and seasonal dynamics of a population of the tropical alga Caulerpa racemosa (Forsskal) J. Agardh in the Mediterranean., CRYPT ALGOL, 20(4), 1999, pp. 295-300
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
CRYPTOGAMIE ALGOLOGIE
ISSN journal
01811568 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
295 - 300
Database
ISI
SICI code
0181-1568(199910/12)20:4<295:DASDOA>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
A population of the tropical alga Caulerpa racemosa (Forsskal) J. Agardh ha s been studied along the Tuscan coasts (Italy). The cartography of a coasta l area colonised by the alga has been undertaken. Growth and seasonal dynam ics of C. racemosa population have been studied. The results have shown an important increase in the area colonised, from 177 m(2) to 1464 m(2) over o ne year. The species shows important seasonal dynamics, with the greatest g rowth in October and the lowest in April. (C) 1999 Adac/Editions scientifiq ues et medicales Elsevier SAS.