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Article Reference Lanice conchilega structures carbon flows in soft-bottom intertidal areas
Biogenic reefs constructed by the tube-building ecosystem engineer Lanice conchilega (Terrebilidae, Polychaeta) have profound structuring impacts on the benthic environment in that they alter the biogeochemical and physical properties of the sediment. This study provides new insights into the functioning and effects on food webs of L. conchilega reefs in intertidal sediments using linear inverse models to quantify the carbon flows in the food webs in the presence and absence of the tubeworm. The inverse food web models were based on an empirical dataset from 2 study sites, which provided biomass and stable isotope data, and information on general physiological constraints from the literature. Results of the model showed that the carbon input into reef food webs (mean ± SE; 191 ± 50 mmol C m−2 d−1) is ca. 40 times higher compared to bare sand areas (5 ± 2 mmol C m−2 d−1) and is mainly derived from organic matter (OM) in the water column. Most of the OM input towards these reefs is consumed by suspension-feeding macrofauna, particularly L. conchilega; however, the worm is not an important source of carbon for other macrofaunal organisms. The ratio of OM input to primary production indicates that the OM needs to be produced in an area at least 15 times larger than the reef area, demonstrating significant OM ‘focussing’ within the reef food web. The reef structures created by L. conchilega act as a trap for OM, resulting in an overall higher macrofaunal biomass and much more diverse food webs than in the absence of the tubeworm.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Article Reference Huy - Saint-Victor: utilisation des animaux sur un site d’habitat et d’artisanat du Haut Moyen Âge
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Book Reference Les prélèvements des restes bioarchéologiques: manuel de terrain
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Article Reference Anthisnes/Anthisnes : alimentation d’origine animale et coq de combat, l’apport des restes fauniques du Moyen Âge et de l’Epoque moderne
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Manual Reference A quarter of the Belgian Cerambycidae beetles fauna found in the botanical garden Jean Massart (Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium)
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Techreport Reference MaRVEN- Environmental Impacts of Noise, Vibrations and Electromagnetic Emission from Marine Renewable Energy
The construction and operation of marine renewable energy developments (MREDs) will lead to, among other things, the emission of electromagnetic fields (EMF), underwater sound, and vibrations into the marine environment. Knowledge on these pressures and associated effects has been increasing over the past decade. Yet, many open questions with regard to the potential for MRED to impact on marine life remain. These information gaps pose challenges to the planning and deployment of MREDs. To address this, the European Union (EU) Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation commissioned a study of the environmental effects of noise, vibrations and electromagnetic emissions from MREDs (Marine Renewable Energy, Vibration, Electromagnetic fields and Noise - MaRVEN). MaRVEN provides a review of the available literature related to environmental impacts of marine renewable energy devices and an in-depth analysis of studies on the environmental effects of noise, vibrations and electromagnetic emissions during installation and operation of wind, wave and tidal energy devices. The current norms and standards related to noise, vibrations and EMF were reviewed. On-site measurements and field experiments to fill priority knowledge gaps and to validate and build on the results obtained in reviews were undertaken. Finally, we outline a programme for further research and development with justified priorities.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Article Reference Suction feeding preceded filtering in baleen whale evolution
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Article Reference A techno-economic approach for capacity assessment and ranking of potential options for geological storage of CO2 in Austria
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016
Article Reference Data sharing tools adopted by the European Biodiversity Observation Network Project
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Article Reference The EASIN Editorial Board: quality assurance, exchange and sharing of alien species information in Europe
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016