ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
brown algae
;
growth
;
Korea
;
seaweed
;
size distribution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract About fifty individuals of four dominant large brown algae were collected by random sampling at monthly intervals using SCUBA. Size frequencies of Sargassum confusum and S. horneri were concentrated mainly in the small size classes during the initial growth phase, but were more or less evenly distributed in most size classes during the fast growing phase. Undaria pinnatifida and Costaria costata showed the same tendency as Sargassum spp., that frequency distribution became even when the plants reached their maximum growth. The kelp species recorded their maximum lengths in March, whereas Sargassum spp. showed their peaks in early summer. The relationships between the length and weight in different growth phases appeared to be dependent on the phenology of each species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00040238
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