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Structure and distribution of pelagic ostracods (Ostracoda: Myodocopa) in the Arctic Ocean

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The study of the pelagic ostracod fauna of the Arctic Ocean based on materials collected by numerous Russian expeditions (1929–1993) and data from the literature showed the extreme poorness of the Arctic pelagic ostracod fauna, its mainly North Atlantic genesis and complete isolation from the Pacific fauna. Maximum ostracod abundance was observed in the epipelagic zone, and the greatest species diversity occurred in the relatively warm deep Atlantic layer throughout the year. To the north, east, and west of Franz Josef Land and Spitsbergen, the number of species and abundance indices of pelagic ostracods were decreased. In superficial water layers of the Central Arctic, maximum ostracod density and biomass were recorded in June and September. The best bioindicator of warm Atlantic water in the Arctic basin is Obtusoecia obtusata; and of cold polar water in the North Atlantic, Boroecia maxima.

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Bashmanov, A.G., Chavtur, V.G. Structure and distribution of pelagic ostracods (Ostracoda: Myodocopa) in the Arctic Ocean. Russ J Mar Biol 35, 359–373 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063074009050010

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