Dinámica comunitaria macrobentónica en áreas colonizadas por Caulerpa filiformis (Subr.) Hering (Bryopsidales. Chlorophyta) en bahía Paracas - Perú
Authors
Pariona Icochea, Ernesto Pedro
Abstract
Caulerpa filiformis es una macroalga marina reportada a inicios del siglo XX en la costa norte del Perú (bahía de Sechura). En las últimas décadas, su distribución se ha expandido hacia el sur, llegando a localidades como la bahía de Paracas, donde se considera una especie invasora. La presente investigación evaluó y comparó la estructura y dinámica comunitarias del macrobentos asociado a C. filiformis en dos áreas de la bahía Paracas: una protegida y otra urbana. Desde noviembre del 2012 hasta diciembre del 2013 se tomaron 8 muestras mensuales al azar, por área, a través de buceo en apnea. Se emplearon marcos metálicos para estimar la densidad de fauna epibentónica, biomasa de macroalgas, y cobertura de C. filiformis. Los promedios de biomasa (3225.5+234.1 g.m-2) y cobertura (54.8+4.4%) de C. filiformis en el área urbana fueron más altos que en el área marina protegida (2503+308.3 g.m-2 y 27.6+3.4%). La dinámica poblacional de C. filiformis fue distinta en ambas áreas, no siguió una tendencia estacional y estuvo relacionada con las características físicas del hábitat. En el área marina protegida los promedios de densidad (6003.9+631.9 ind.m-2) y riqueza (117 especies) de fauna epibentónica fueron mayores que en el área urbana (5132.3+541.8 ind.m-2 y 145 especies). La dinámica comunitaria fue la misma en ambas áreas y no se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los descriptores comunitarios. La biomasa de macroalgas fue significativamente mayor (426.93+84.08 g.m-2) en el área marina protegida, que en el área urbana (95.49+29.65 g.m-2). El número de especies fue muy similar (19 y 18). La estructura y dinámica comunitarias de macroalgas fueron diferentes entre ambas áreas y no siguieron un patrón estacional. La abundancia de C. filiformis tuvo un efecto positivo sobre la densidad y riqueza de la fauna epibentónica y un efecto negativo sobre la biomasa y riqueza de macroalgas
Caulerpa filiformis is a marine macroalga reported at the beginning of the 20th century on the north coast of Peru (Sechura Bay). In recent decades, its distribution has expanded to the south, reaching places such as Paracas Bay, where it is considered an invasive species. This research evaluated and compared the community structure and dynamics of macrobenthos associated with C. filiformis in two areas of Paracas Bay: one protected and the other urban. From November 2012 to December 2013, 8 monthly samples were taken haphazardly, by area, through freediving. Metallic frames were used to estimate epibenthic fauna density, macroalgae biomass, and C. filiformis cover. The biomass (3225.5+234.1 gm-2) and cover (54.8+4.4%) average of C. filiformis in the urban area were higher than in the marine protected area (2503+308.3 gm-2 and 27.6+3.4%). Population dynamics of C. filiformis were different between both areas, and did not follow a seasonal trend and was related to the habitat physical characteristics. In the marine protected area, density (6003.9+631.9 ind.m2) and richness (117 species) average of epibenthic fauna were higher than in the urban area (5132.3+541.8 ind.m-2 and 145 species). Community dynamics was the same in both areas and no significant differences were found among community descriptors. Macroalgae biomass was significantly higher (426.93+84.08 g.m-2) in the marine protected area than in the urban area (95.49+29.65 g.m-2). The number of species was very similar (19 and 18). Macroalgae community structure and dynamics were different between both areas, and did not follow a seasonal pattern. The abundance of C. filiformis had a positive effect on the epibenthic fauna density and richness, and a negative effect on the macroalgae biomass and richness
Caulerpa filiformis is a marine macroalga reported at the beginning of the 20th century on the north coast of Peru (Sechura Bay). In recent decades, its distribution has expanded to the south, reaching places such as Paracas Bay, where it is considered an invasive species. This research evaluated and compared the community structure and dynamics of macrobenthos associated with C. filiformis in two areas of Paracas Bay: one protected and the other urban. From November 2012 to December 2013, 8 monthly samples were taken haphazardly, by area, through freediving. Metallic frames were used to estimate epibenthic fauna density, macroalgae biomass, and C. filiformis cover. The biomass (3225.5+234.1 gm-2) and cover (54.8+4.4%) average of C. filiformis in the urban area were higher than in the marine protected area (2503+308.3 gm-2 and 27.6+3.4%). Population dynamics of C. filiformis were different between both areas, and did not follow a seasonal trend and was related to the habitat physical characteristics. In the marine protected area, density (6003.9+631.9 ind.m2) and richness (117 species) average of epibenthic fauna were higher than in the urban area (5132.3+541.8 ind.m-2 and 145 species). Community dynamics was the same in both areas and no significant differences were found among community descriptors. Macroalgae biomass was significantly higher (426.93+84.08 g.m-2) in the marine protected area than in the urban area (95.49+29.65 g.m-2). The number of species was very similar (19 and 18). Macroalgae community structure and dynamics were different between both areas, and did not follow a seasonal pattern. The abundance of C. filiformis had a positive effect on the epibenthic fauna density and richness, and a negative effect on the macroalgae biomass and richness
Description
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Escuela de Posgrado. Maestría en Ecología Aplicada
Keywords
Caulerpaceae; Chlorophyta; Dinámica de poblaciones; Biomasa; Comunidades acuáticas; Bentos; Macrobentos; Algas marinas; Biodiversidad; Evaluación; Perú; Caulerpa filiformis; Bryopsidales; Bahía de Paracas; Invasión biológica; Epifauna; Macroalgas; Dinámica comunitaria
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Date
2018
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