The south Gulf of Mexico: Mollusks and their relationship with environmental variables

Abstract
Because of the importance of the natural resources of the Gulf of Mexico that provide a diversified production, this work describes the relations presented by the mollusks with environmental factors. Under the context of a characterization, were carried out 5 cruise oceans, and coastal, obtaining spatial schemas of mollusks and ecological aspects. The results expressed the importance of the mouth of the rivers, the nearby reef areas, and oil platforms for the high abundance of mollusks; these habitats and structures, originate a refuge effect. Multifactorial analyses show strong relationships in sites with depth and habitat affinities. Mollusks recognize two strata: deep water and shallow water. The group presents positive relationships with the oxide reduction process. Even when relationships exist positive statistically with polluting derivatives of hydrocarbons and pesticides, these effects are less obvious than ecological interactions where processes and habitat preferences are still important since they routed the community structure. At the local level, the parameters of the environment can be typified by a few indicator species; however, for the whole area, it is preferable to characterize it by applying different measures with different species and groups.

Keywords
Mollusks, distribution, indicator species, Gulf of Mexico, Mexico

Cite this paper
Daniel Torruco, M. Alicia González-Solis, The south Gulf of Mexico: Mollusks and their relationship with environmental variables , SCIREA Journal of Biology. Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024 | PP. 50-66. 10.54647/biology180373

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