The Development and Application of Analytical Methods in Benthic Marine Infaunal Studies

摘要: Publisher Summary The purpose of this chapter is to examine the development practical analytical approaches that have traditionally been applied benthic soft-bottom macrofaunal (particularly marine) studies. Some commonly methods and topics are covered in more detail than others, especially if they considered be pivotal Mensurative studies involve random sampling organisms (and related factors) from different stations, selected according some reasonable survey pattern based on objectives study. primary aim all discussed here continues simplification complex patterns occurring faunal assemblages, such interpretation comparison possible. key further progress field develop techniques concert. This presupposes research aims study hypotheses can clearly stated has often case past.