Table 4 Abarenicola affinis size classes and habitat variables in seagrass habitat. Data combined from seasonal sampling between summer 2007 and spring 2008
From: Lugworm (Abarenicola affinis) in seagrass and unvegetated habitats
Thorax length (mm) | No. of individuals | Seagrass below-ground biomass (g dry weight) | Distance from the shoreline (m) | Proportion of fines (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11–20 | 8 | 2.356–6.815 | 24–380 | 2.6–7.2 |
21–30 | 40 | 0–9.433 | 20–380 | 2.2–13.2 |
31–40 | 36 | 0–9.433 | 20–464 | 4.0–13.2 |
41–50 | 5 | – | 20–81 | 6.3–13.2 |