Journal article
THECAMOEBIANS (TESTATE AMOEBAE) AND FORAMINIFERA FROM THREE ANCHIALINE CENOTES IN MEXICO: LOW SALINITY (1.5–4.5 psu) FAUNAL TRANSITIONS
Abstract
This study presents the first systematic documentation of thecamoebians and foraminifera in anchialine cenotes (sinkholes) from Quintana Roo, Mexico. Thirty-three surface sediment samples (upper 5 cm) were collected from cenotes Carwash (1.5 psu), Maya Blue (2.9 psu) and El Eden (>3.3 psu). Q-mode cluster analysis of the faunal distributions isolated four low-diversity (Shannon diversity index 1.0–1.5) and salinity-controlled assemblages. …
Authors
Van Hengstum PJ; Reinhardt EG; Beddows PA; Huang RJ; Gabriel JJ
Journal
The Journal of Foraminiferal Research, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 305–317
Publisher
Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research
Publication Date
October 1, 2008
DOI
10.2113/gsjfr.38.4.305
ISSN
0096-1191