Spatial and short-term variability of larval, post-larval and macrobenthic assemblages associated with subtidal kelp forest ecosystems in Central Chile

摘要: ABSTRACTIdentifying patterns of spatial and temporal variability in the composition communities associated with kelp forests is critical to understand functioning this productive, yet vulnerable ecosystem. We used a suite sampling methods (light attraction airlift devices) evaluate larval, post-larval macrobenthic assemblages (Lessonia trabeculata) Central Chile (30° 33°S). Pelagic collections identified two assemblages: early-life stages emerging macrobenthos, later contributing three quarters total abundance regardless source illumination (permanent or flashing). Field experiments showed that moon phases affected structure samples. Surveys carried out during new highest abundances taxonomic richness emergent assemblages. However, species varied both depending on phase. Although pelagic collected a...