Macrofaunal assemblages from mud volcanoes in the Gulf of Cadiz: abundance, biodiversity and diversity partitioning across spatial scales

The Gulf of Cadiz is an extensive seepage area in the south Iberian margin (NE Atlantic) encompassing over 40 mud volcanoes (MVs) at depths ranging from 200 to 4000 m. The area has a long geologic history and a central biogeographic location with a complex circulation ensuring oceanographic connecti...

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Main Authors: M. R. Cunha, C. F. Rodrigues, L. Génio, A. Hilário, A. Ravara, O. Pfannkuche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-04-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/10/2553/2013/bg-10-2553-2013.pdf