The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem?
Aim. Analysis of the first data regarding the arrival of the predatory ctenophore Beroe cf. ovata in the Caspian Sea and assessment of possible effects of its introduction for the Caspian ecosystem.Material and Methods. The material was obtained in the deep-water region of the western shelf of the m...
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| author | S. V. Vostokov A. A. Gadzhiev A. S. Vostokova N. I. Rabazanov |
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| description | Aim. Analysis of the first data regarding the arrival of the predatory ctenophore Beroe cf. ovata in the Caspian Sea and assessment of possible effects of its introduction for the Caspian ecosystem.Material and Methods. The material was obtained in the deep-water region of the western shelf of the middle Caspian Sea in the first ten days of October 2020. Zooplankton samples were collected using a Juday plankton net (0.1 m2 opening, 180 μm mesh size). Large ctenophores were collected using a big cone plankton net (CB) with a 0.5 m2 opening, 500 μm mesh size. Samples were taken at five stations in the 0-40 m layer. Combs larger than 5 mm were counted and measured on board the ship. The number and size of small ctenophores, larvae and eggs were determined in zooplankton samples fixed with formalin to a final concentration of 4%.Results. The presence of a new alien Beroe cf. ovata was recorded in the Dagestan shelf waters of the Caspian Sea in the beginning of October 2020. The average number of Beroe cf. ovata for five stations was 22 ind/m2 and the biomass was 6.15 g/m2. Larvae and small individuals from 5 to 20 mm in size predominated. Mnemiopsis leidyi was absent in the area investigated. The structure of mesozooplankton was dominated by the small copepod Acartia tonsa, which accounted for 92% of the zooplankton community and 78% of its biomass.Conclusion. The size structure of the B. ovata population with a predominance of larvae and small individuals indicates a recently completed breeding cycle and adaptation of the ctenophore to the conditions of the Caspian Sea. The first impacts of the new invasive ctenophore on the population of M. leidyi were demonstrated. This event may be the beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian Sea ecosystem and the restoration of its bio resources affected by the invasion of Mnemiopsis leidyi. The structure of mesozooplankton with total dominance, in abundance and biomass, of the small copepod Acartia tonsa did not differ from that in the previous period, indicating that the Caspian zoocenosis did not respond to the short-term reduction of the impact of M. leidyi. A brief analysis of the history of the introduction of ctenophores to the Black and Caspian Seas is presented and their impact on ecosystems and biological resources of these seas is studied. Based on longterm observations of the invasive ctenophores' interactions in the Black Sea, the possible outcomes of the penetration of Beroe cf. ovata in the Caspian Sea are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-26d170c97eba4e81a538b312bef1a6472025-08-20T03:56:32ZrusKamertonЮг России: экология, развитие1992-10982413-09582021-01-01154213510.18470/1992-1098-2020-4-21-351137The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem?S. V. Vostokov0A. A. Gadzhiev1A. S. Vostokova2N. I. Rabazanov3P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences (IO RAS)Dagestan State UniversityP.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences (IO RAS)Dagestan State University; Dagestan Federal Research Centre, Russian Academy of SciencesAim. Analysis of the first data regarding the arrival of the predatory ctenophore Beroe cf. ovata in the Caspian Sea and assessment of possible effects of its introduction for the Caspian ecosystem.Material and Methods. The material was obtained in the deep-water region of the western shelf of the middle Caspian Sea in the first ten days of October 2020. Zooplankton samples were collected using a Juday plankton net (0.1 m2 opening, 180 μm mesh size). Large ctenophores were collected using a big cone plankton net (CB) with a 0.5 m2 opening, 500 μm mesh size. Samples were taken at five stations in the 0-40 m layer. Combs larger than 5 mm were counted and measured on board the ship. The number and size of small ctenophores, larvae and eggs were determined in zooplankton samples fixed with formalin to a final concentration of 4%.Results. The presence of a new alien Beroe cf. ovata was recorded in the Dagestan shelf waters of the Caspian Sea in the beginning of October 2020. The average number of Beroe cf. ovata for five stations was 22 ind/m2 and the biomass was 6.15 g/m2. Larvae and small individuals from 5 to 20 mm in size predominated. Mnemiopsis leidyi was absent in the area investigated. The structure of mesozooplankton was dominated by the small copepod Acartia tonsa, which accounted for 92% of the zooplankton community and 78% of its biomass.Conclusion. The size structure of the B. ovata population with a predominance of larvae and small individuals indicates a recently completed breeding cycle and adaptation of the ctenophore to the conditions of the Caspian Sea. The first impacts of the new invasive ctenophore on the population of M. leidyi were demonstrated. This event may be the beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian Sea ecosystem and the restoration of its bio resources affected by the invasion of Mnemiopsis leidyi. The structure of mesozooplankton with total dominance, in abundance and biomass, of the small copepod Acartia tonsa did not differ from that in the previous period, indicating that the Caspian zoocenosis did not respond to the short-term reduction of the impact of M. leidyi. A brief analysis of the history of the introduction of ctenophores to the Black and Caspian Seas is presented and their impact on ecosystems and biological resources of these seas is studied. Based on longterm observations of the invasive ctenophores' interactions in the Black Sea, the possible outcomes of the penetration of Beroe cf. ovata in the Caspian Sea are discussed.https://ecodag.elpub.ru/ugro/article/view/2051caspian seaecosystemctenophores<i>mnemiopsis leidyi</i><i>beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> |
| spellingShingle | S. V. Vostokov A. A. Gadzhiev A. S. Vostokova N. I. Rabazanov The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? Юг России: экология, развитие caspian sea ecosystem ctenophores <i>mnemiopsis leidyi</i> <i>beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> |
| title | The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? |
| title_full | The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? |
| title_fullStr | The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? |
| title_full_unstemmed | The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? |
| title_short | The ctenophore <i>Beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> in the Caspian Sea. The beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the Caspian ecosystem? |
| title_sort | ctenophore i beroe i cf i ovata i in the caspian sea the beginning of a new stage in the evolution of the caspian ecosystem |
| topic | caspian sea ecosystem ctenophores <i>mnemiopsis leidyi</i> <i>beroe</i> cf. <i>ovata</i> |
| url | https://ecodag.elpub.ru/ugro/article/view/2051 |
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