| Abstract: | Using environmental data and the geospatial clustering tools LOICZView and DISCO, we empirically tested the postulated existence and boundaries of four biogeographic regions in the southern part of the Korean peninsula. Environmental variables used included wind speed, sea surface temperature (SST), salinity, tidal amplitude, and the chlorophyll spectral signal. Our analysis confirmed the existence of four biogeographic regions, but the details of the borders between them differ from those previously postulated. Specimen-level distribution records of intertidal sea anemones were mapped; their distribution relative to the environmental data supported the importance of the environmental parameters we selected in defining suitable habitats. From the geographic coincidence between anemone distribution and the clusters based on environmental variables, we infer that geospatial clustering has the power to delimit ranges for marine organisms within relatively small geographical areas. |
| Genre: | Conference Paper |
| ProdID: | 70026507 |
| Citation Author: | Cha, H. -R.; Buddemeier, R. W.; Fautin, D. G.; Sandhei, P. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Hydrobiologia |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Distribution of sea anemones (Cnidaria, Actiniaria) in Korea analyzed by environmental clustering; 2004; Conference Paper; Hydrobiologia; Cha, H. -R.; Buddemeier, R. W.; Fautin, D. G.; Sandhei, P. |
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| Citation Volume: | 530-531 |
| Citation Year: | 2004 |
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| Text: | Distribution of sea anemones (Cnidaria, Actiniaria) in Korea analyzed by environmental clustering; 2004; Conference Paper; Hydrobiologia; Cha, H. -R.; Buddemeier, R. W.; Fautin, D. G.; Sandhei, P. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-004-2667-3 |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00 -0600 |
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