Shepherd et al. 2018
Ephemeral aggregation of the benthic ctenophore Lyrocteis imperatoris on a mesophotic coral ecosystem in the Philippines
Shepherd B, Pinheiro HT, Rocha LA
Abstract
We found the uncommon benthic ctenophore, Lyrocteis imperatoris, in densities of up to 12 individuals per square meter on mesophotic ecosystems in the Philippines over three sequential years. In 2017, however, only a few individuals were found. Further study is needed to determine the cause of the decline in population.
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Depth Range
85–110 m
85–110 m
Mesophotic Mentions
3 × (total of 510 words)
3 × (total of 510 words)
Classification
- Presents original data
- Focused on 'mesophotic' depth range
- Focused on 'mesophotic coral ecosystem'
Focusgroups
Other invertebrates
Other invertebrates
Locations
Philippines
Philippines
Platforms
Rebreather
Rebreather
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