Wefer, Gerold and Richter, Wolfgang (1976) Colonization of artificial substrates by Foraminifera. Kieler Meeresforschungen - Sonderheft, 3 . pp. 72-75.

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Abstract

From June 1972 to October 1974 colonization experiments were carried out off Boknis Eck (Eckernförder Bay, Western Baltic Sea) with artificial substrates (gravel, sand and clay) in 3 different water depths, 19 m (1.5 m above the bottom), 15 m (4.5 m) and 11 m (5.0 m). The first Foraminifera appeared in spring 1973. With few exceptions only Elphidium excavatum
clavatwn (CUSHMAN 1930) was present. lt is assumed that E. excavatum clavatum has an especially good passive distribution capability by advection. This explains why this sub-species rapidly recolonizes the deeper areas of the Baltic after reestablishment of aerobic conditions.

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