@article{article_1524081, title={Composition of Bivalve Community in the Coastal Waters (0–4 m) of the Çanakkale Strait Along With Various Environmental Variables}, journal={Marine Science and Technology Bulletin}, volume={13}, pages={215–224}, year={2024}, DOI={10.33714/masteb.1524081}, url={https://izlik.org/JA49EN33XW}, author={Yazıcı, Hazal and Ateş, A. Suat and Acar, Seçil}, keywords={Bivalvia, Community structure, Environmental variables, Çanakkale Strait}, abstract={The present study focused on the soft bottom of the coastal waters (0-4 m) in the Çanakkale Strait. The objective was to determine the composition of bivalve species in the area. Sediment samples were collected using a 30×30 cm quadrat system by a SCUBA diver at eight sites between July 2008 and April 2009. The study recorded a total of 2299 individuals belonging to 55 species. The most abundant species in the study area was Lucinoma borealis. A significant positive correlation was found between seawater salinity and species diversity (rs = 0.59; p <0.05). The highest similarity in species diversity between seasons occurred between autumn and summer.}, number={3}, organization={The material of this study was obtained by the financial support of Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey CAYDAG 107Y332 code Project.}