Naslov
A global review of plant-bivalve interactions: implications for marine ecosystem restoration

Autori
Gagnon, Karine ; Carugati, Laura ; Christianen, Marjolijn ; Danovaro, Roberto ; Tunka Eronat, Elizabeth Grace ; Gambi, Cristina ; Govers, Laura ; Kipson, Silvija ; Meysick, Lukas ; Paajusalu, Liina ; Rinde, Eli ; Tüney Kizilkaya, Inci ; Van Der Heide, Tjisse ; Van De Koppel, Johan ; Boström, Christoffer

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
52nd European Marine Biology Symposium Abstract Book / Ramšak, A ; Francé, J ; Orlando-Bonaca, M ; Turk, V ; Flander-Putrle, V ; Mozetič, P ; Lipej, L ; Tinta, T ; Trkov, D ; Turk Dermastia, T ; Malej, A - Piran : National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station (NIB), 2017, 143-143

ISBN
978-961-93486-6-6

Skup
52nd European Marine Biology Symposium - EMBS 52

Mjesto i datum
Piran, Slovenija, 25.09.2017. - 29.09.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Podatak o recenziji nije dostupan

Ključne riječi
plant-bivalve interactions ; ecosystem engineers ; marine restoration

Sažetak
In marine ecosystems, the success of ecosystem restoration projects has been mixed. A number of processes appear to be important for ensuring restoration success, among these are interactions and feedbacks between foundation species. In this study, we aimed to determine the current state of knowledge about interactions between two important groups of ecosystem engineers in coastal waters. We analysed 321 studies (from 178 papers) examining plant-bivalve interactions in intertidal and subtidal seagrass meadows, salt marshes, and mangrove forests. We categorised these studies by type of study (experimental or correlative), bivalve species (infaunal or epifaunal), habitat, and native/non-native status of species. For each study, we determined whether the overall interaction was positive, negative, mixed (both positive and negative effects were recorded), or neutral (no significant effects recorded), as well as the mechanisms involved. Overall, 54% of the studies showed positive interactions between plants and bivalves, while 22% showed negative interactions and 14% were mixed, showing the importance of interactions between foundation species in coastal systems. However, the relative prevalence of different effects varied between habitats and species types. Epifaunal bivalves generally showed more positive interactions than infaunal bivalves, except when only considering the experimental effects of bivalves on plants. Similarly, interactions were mostly positive in subtidal seagrass meadows, but mostly mixed or negative in intertidal seagrass meadows. In salt marsh and mangrove habitats, correlative studies showed nearly even positive and negative interactions, but experimental work showed mostly positive interactions. Finally, 60% of studies involving native species showed positive interactions, but only 16% of studies involving at least one non-native species had any positive interactions. Different types of mechanisms are involved in governing the interactions between plants and bivalves in different habitats, showing their importance in driving community structure in coastal ecosystems. The critical role of these mechanisms and resulting feedbacks must be taken into account when planning restoration efforts to maximise the chances of success.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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