Abstract
Observations from the field show that the spatial distribution of benthic organisms
is strongly correlated to the morphological structure of tidal sand waves. In particular the troughs of
sand waves are typified by a large benthic community, in contrast to the crest. In this paper, we present an idealised process-based model to study these patterns of biota and sand waves. Our model
results agree with the observations that these phase-related patterns can arise on the seabed. Moreover, we show that local topography disturbances may lead to spatial patterns of both sand waves and
biomass.
is strongly correlated to the morphological structure of tidal sand waves. In particular the troughs of
sand waves are typified by a large benthic community, in contrast to the crest. In this paper, we present an idealised process-based model to study these patterns of biota and sand waves. Our model
results agree with the observations that these phase-related patterns can arise on the seabed. Moreover, we show that local topography disturbances may lead to spatial patterns of both sand waves and
biomass.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 63-68 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Event | MARID VI, Marine and River Dune Dynamics 2019 - University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany Duration: 1 Apr 2019 → 3 Apr 2019 Conference number: 6 https://www.marum.de/Forschung/Page6449/Page9061.html |
Conference
| Conference | MARID VI, Marine and River Dune Dynamics 2019 |
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| Abbreviated title | MARID VI |
| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Bremen |
| Period | 1/04/19 → 3/04/19 |
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