The foraminifera associated with the alga Gelidium pristoides , South Africa

作者: R. Toefy , M.J. Gibbons , I.K. McMillan

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关键词: Gelidium pristoidesRocky shoreFaunaBiologyRange (biology)ForaminiferaEcologyIntertidal zone

摘要: The foraminiferal fauna associated with the alga Gelidium pristoides was examined. Algal samples were collected at same tidal level from 13 rocky shores in distribution range of G. pristoides. Forty six species foraminifera identified, nine which may be new species. composition typical intertidal environment and most dominant typically phytal. study first conducted on Recent South Africa.