Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico

Index

Index References to tables, figures, and photographic plates are indicated with italic type, e.g., 33t, 44f, plate 49a. Abudefduf saxatilis, 103, 133 Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia , 5 Acanthaster planci, 83 Acanthurus spp., 103, 104, 105, 106, 133 Acineta tuberosa, 73 acronyms, listed, 153–54 Acropora cervicornis: and A. palmata die-off, 67; Alacrán Reef, 29, 59, 60, 61; Cayos Arcas complex, 62–63; habitat characteristics, 45; Isla Perez, 29; Topatillo Reef, 21, 127, plates 32–33; Veracruz Reef System generally, 54. See also coral species, overview Acropora palmata: Alacrán Reef, 59, 61; Campeche Bank reefs generally, 56, 57; as construction material, 130; die-off, 64–67, 122–23, 128, plate 26b; habitat characteristics, 44, 45; Isla de Lobos Reef, 49; in reef development , 47, 48; Topatillo Reef, 21, plate 26; Veracruz Reef System generally, 52, 53, 54. See also coral species, overview Acropora prolifera, 96, plate 29b Acropora spp., generally: biodiversity with, 76, 77, 81, 84; Cayos Arcas complex, 63. See also coral species, overview Adocia albifragilis, 74 Agaricia spp., 44, 55, 97 Agave angustifolia, 122 Agelas spp., 74 agriculture, as environmental impact, 94, 134–36, 143, plate 67 agujon (Strongylura marina), 132 Alacrán Reef: overview, 29; environmental impacts, 131; geographic location , 20f, 21; geologic history, 31–33, 41–42; islands with, 22; lighthouse, 125, plate 49a; research history summarized , 5–6, 10t, 12, 13; sediment composition, 31–33; zonation characteristics , 45, 57–62, plates 12, 37 Alacrán Reef, biodiversity: algae, 60, 88, 92, 93; birds, 123–25, plates 47b–c, 48, 55a–b; corals, 64–67, plate 37c–d; crustaceans, 81; echinoderms, 83; fish, 106–107, 114–17; foraminiferans, 72; insects, 125; mollusks, 77; sponges, 74; vegetation, 119 algae, generally: overview, 87–94; Alacrán Reef, 60; and coral decline, 64–67, plates 26b, 32, 39b; and oil spills, 139; red-tide blooms, 129; research history summarized, 11f; and sea-urchin dieoff , 73, 143. See also coralline algae; Halimeda spp. Allen, R. L., 86 Alpheus spp., 81 Alvarez, L. W., 27 American redstart (Setophaga ruticilla), 124 Amphinomidae family, 75 Amphirora spp., 90, 93 Amphisorus hemprichii, 72 Amphitrite ornata, 75 Ampimedon viridis, 74 Anatartes (ship), plate 10 Anegada de Adentro Reef: aerial image, plate 19a; environmental impacts, 131, 133, plate 65b; geographic location, 14; zonation characteristics, 51, 52, 54, 55 Anegada de Afuera Reef: aerial image, plate 22a–c; environmental impacts, 133; geographic location, 18; zonation characteristics, 51, 52, 53, 55, plate 34c Anegadilla Reef, 18, 51, 52, 53 anemones, 50, 53 angelfish, blue (Holocanthus bermudensis ), plate 45a Anous stolidus, 123–24, plate 48a anticyclonic currents, 34–36 Antigua River, 126–27 Antipathes sp., 114 Antón Lizardo, 12, 133, plates 2d, 22 A4339.indb 181 A4339.indb 181 7/6/07 11:19:46 AM 7/6/07 11:19:46 AM 2 182 index appendicularians, 84 aquarists, as environmental impact, 133 aquatic sports, as environmental impact, 133 Archaias angulatus, 72 Archosargus spp., 132 Arenaria interpres, 124 Arias-González, Ernesto, 13 Asaphis deflorata, 76, 132, 139 asteroid, Yucatan Peninsula, 27 Astraea spp., 77, plate 36c Astrea spp., 52, 53, 54, 61 Astrocaneum, 83, 84 Atlantic threadfin (Pholydactylus octonemus ), 103 atoll reefs, defining characteristics, 41–42 Atoyac River, 38 Atriplex pentandra, 121 Australia, 148–49 Australian pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), 121, 122, 123–24, plate 52e Avicennia germinans, 121 Aviso Reef, 18, 53, 54 Axinella manaspiculata, 74 back reef. See flat zone Bajo Mersey Reef, 14 Bajos Obispos Reef, 21, 56 Baker, F. C., 77 Banco Chinchorro, 41 Banco Igleses Reef, 56 Banco Nuevo Reef, 21 Banco Pera Reef, 21 Bancos Ingleses Reef, 21 bank reefs. See submerged bank reefs bank swallow (Riparia riparia), 124 Barbatia cancellaria, 77 barber pole shrimp, 80 barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), 124 barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), 104, 108, 114, 132 Barrientos, A. G., 7, 88 barrier reefs, defining characteristics, 41 basket stars, 83, 84 Batis spp., 119, 121 bay cedar (Suriana), 119 Bay of Campeche, 36–37 beach morning-glory (Ipomoea stolonifera ), 122 beach sandmat (Chamaesyce), 119 Belize, 14, 123 benthic communities, research history, 12t. See also biodiversity patterns Bermuda, coral species, 97 Bermuda High, 40 biodiversity patterns: overview, 68–71; ciliates, 72–73; crustaceans, 12t, 77–83, 112, 125, plate 43; in geologic history, 27; polychaetes, 11f, 74–76, plate 40; research history summarized, 5–6, 8, 11–13; zoogeography affinities, 84–86. See also algae, generally; coral species, overview; echinoderms; foraminiferan (Gypsina planaI); mollusks; sponges; vegetation, island bioerosion, 28, 30 birds: migratory, 124–25; nesting sites, 120t...