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Diversity of shallow-water asteroids (Echinodermata) in the Azorean Archipelago

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

J. Micael ,
M.J. Alves ,
M.B. Jones  and
A.C. Costa
J. Micael*
Affiliation:
CIBIO-Azores, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Campus de Ponta Delgada, PT-9501-801 Ponta Delgada
M.J. Alves
Affiliation:
Centro de Biologia Ambiental and Museu Bocage–Museu Nacional de História Natural, Universidade de Lisboa, Rua da Escola Politécnica, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal
M.B. Jones
Affiliation:
Marine Institute, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AAUK
A.C. Costa
Affiliation:
CIBIO-Azores, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Campus de Ponta Delgada, PT-9501-801 Ponta Delgada
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: J. Micael, CIBIO-Azores, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Campus de Ponta Delgada, PT-9501-801 Ponta Delgada email: jfmicael@yahoo.com
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Abstract

A comprehensive review of the literature on shallow-water asteroids (Echinodermata) recorded in Azores was carried out to establish a definitive list for the Archipelago. A total of 49 echinoderm species was compiled, comprising members of all extant classes; Crinoidea (1), Asteroidea (12), Ophiuroidea (11), Echinoidea (10) and Holothuroidea (7). References of asteroids occurence in the Azores, including historical records and distribution of asteroids from the Azores are given. Seven asteroid species recorded found in the Azores are found also in the Mediterranean and adjoining Atlantic coastlines, three are recorded from the Mediterranean and both sides of the Atlantic, one is limited to the Eastern Atlantic and one is circumtropical. Differences between the littoral hydrological conditions found on the North American coast and those in Azores makes the colonization from American coasts particularly difficult and probably are related to chance events like the episodic anomalies found in the general pattern of oceanic circulation. Asteroids are important in determining habitat structure for other species and can represent a substantial portion of the ecosystem biomass.

Keywords

conservationEchinodermataNorth Atlanticoceanic currentsAzores
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Research Article
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Marine Biodiversity Records , Volume 5 , August 2012 , e49
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2012

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