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      Linking fish and crustacean taxonomic composition with seasonal contrasts in the soft-bottom intertidal zone Translated title: Ligação da composição taxonômica de peixes e crustáceos com contrastes sazonais na zona intertidal de fundo macio

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          Abstract The primary objective of this study was to investigate the seasonal fish and crustacean variations concerning taxonomic composition, species richness, and diversity in sandy beach habitat. For this purpose, we investigated the Sonmiani Hor lagoon area during four distinct seasons, i.e., northeast (NE) monsoon, pre-monsoon, south-west (SW) monsoon, and post-monsoon for one year. During each haul, the net was pulled about 100m along the beach in 0.5m depth. The results showed a strong linear correlation between the diversity index and equitability in fishes (r = 0.978). The diversity index was strong negatively correlated with the abundance and biomass (r = -0.978, -0.972, respectively). The physical attributes like sea surface water temperature and salinity showed a strong negative effect on species assemblages (r = -0.981 and -0.943, respectively). The mean air and water temperature illustrated approximately 3°C difference during NE and pre-monsoon seasons. However, salinity, pH, and electrical conductivity did not show any significant seasonal variabilities. Under the ecological indices, the fish species displayed higher diversity (H’ = 3.19) during SW monsoon, whereas the lowest diversity was observed during pre-monsoon (H’ = 1.58). The equitability and species richness, however, remained more noticeable during SW monsoon (J’ = 0.81). The total number of individuals of fish and crustaceans reached 4799 with 3813 fish individuals and 986 individuals of crustaceans. A total of 27 families of fish while five crustacean families comprising of 30 genera and 38 fish species while ten genera and 17 species of crustaceans were recorded. Liza subviridis displayed the highest abundance among the sampled fish species. In conclusion, fish species constituted a significant part of the coastal fauna in the study area. The seasonal variations displayed distinct variations in fish species composition and diversity.

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          Resumo O objetivo principal deste estudo foi investigar as variações sazonais de peixes e crustáceos em relação à composição taxonômica, riqueza de espécies e diversidade no habitat de praias arenosas. Para esse fim, investigamos a área da lagoa Sonmiani Hor durante quatro estações distintas, ou seja, monção nordeste (NE), pré-monção, monção sudoeste (SW) e pós-monção, por um ano. Durante cada transporte, a rede foi puxada cerca de 100 m ao longo da praia, a 0,5 m de profundidade. Os resultados mostraram uma forte correlação linear entre o índice de diversidade e a equitabilidade de peixes (r = 0,978). O índice de diversidade apresentou forte correlação negativa com a abundância e a biomassa (r = -0,978 e -0,972, respectivamente). Os atributos físicos, como temperatura da água da superfície do mar e salinidade, apresentaram forte efeito negativo sobre o conjunto de espécies (r = -0,981 e -0,943, respectivamente). A temperatura média do ar e da água teve uma diferença de aproximadamente 3 °C durante a monção NE e a pré-monção. No entanto, salinidade, pH e condutividade elétrica não apresentaram variabilidade sazonal significativa. A respeito dos índices ecológicos, as espécies de peixes apresentaram maior diversidade (H’ = 3,19) durante a monção SW, enquanto a menor diversidade observada foi na pré-monção (H’ = 1,58). A equitabilidade e a riqueza de espécies, no entanto, permaneceram mais perceptíveis durante a monção SW (J’ = 0,81). O número total de peixes e crustáceos foi de 4.799, com 3.813 peixes e 986 crustáceos. Foram registradas 27 famílias de peixes e 5 famílias de crustáceos, com 30 gêneros e 38 espécies de peixes, além de 10 gêneros e 17 espécies de crustáceos. Liza subviridis apresentou a maior abundância entre as espécies de peixes amostradas. Em conclusão, as espécies de peixes constituíram uma parte significativa da fauna costeira na área de estudo. As variações sazonais apresentaram variações distintas na composição e diversidade das espécies de peixes.

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                Journal
                bjb
                Brazilian Journal of Biology
                Braz. J. Biol.
                Instituto Internacional de Ecologia (São Carlos, SP, Brazil )
                1519-6984
                1678-4375
                December 2021
                : 81
                : 4
                : 1036-1049
                Affiliations
                [05] Faisalabad orgnameGovernment College Women University Pakistan
                [04] Sindh orgnameUniversity of Karachi orgdiv1Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology Pakistan
                [02] Lahore Punjab orgnameUniversity of Veterinary and Animal Sciences orgdiv1Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Pakistan
                [01] Islamabad orgnameUniversity Islamabad orgdiv1Department of Biosciences Pakistan
                [06] Riyadh Riyadh orgnameKing Saud University orgdiv1College of Science orgdiv2Department of Zoology Saudi Arabia
                [03] Chungnam orgnameChungnam National University orgdiv1Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology Korea
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                S1519-69842021000401036 S1519-6984(21)08100401036
                10.1590/1519-6984.234129
                896c38a0-a179-4765-99b6-c8d36caf8106

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

                History
                : 17 February 2020
                : 24 April 2020
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                Sonmiani Bay,Baía de Sonmiani,fundo macio,intertidal zone,species diversity,zona entremarés,diversidade de espécies,Manguezais,seasonal variations,soft bottom,Mangroves,variações sazonais

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