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Citation: Lilly, S.J., Sloane, J.F., Bassindale, R., Ebling, F.J. & Kitching, J.A. 1953 The ecology of the Lough Ine rapids with special reference to water currents. IV. The sedentary fauna of sublittoral boulders. Journal of Animal Ecology 22: 87-122


Number of Pages: 36

Keywords: Benthos, Checklist, Cork, Currents, Fauna, Lough Hyne, Marine, Marine Inlet, Mollusca, Rock, Sublittoral, Survey

Abstract: The tops, sides and bottoms of boulders collected from various parts of the Lough Ine, Co. Cork rapids were examined and species listed. One hundred and fifty-six species were recorded. The preference of species for strong currents or sheltered bays and for the tops, sides and bottoms of boulders is tabulated.