Abstract
The Graeco-Roman harbor of Neapolis (Naples, Italy), chronologically constrained between the late 4th century BC and the 6th century AD, offers a unique sight on relationship between past and present into the history of the marine biodiversity. In fact, the digs expose fossil leaf of Posidonia oceanica with epiphytic communities of microorganisms. Posidonia oceanica is a seagrass endemic to theMediterraneanthat forms large meadows whose remains can persist in the sediment for thousands of years. In this communication, we report results of analyses carried out using both molecular and morphological techniques on sub-fossil leaves of P. oceanica and their associated epiphytic communities.
Highlights
Posidonia oceanica (Delile) has been present in the Mediterranean Sea since the Miocene
Posidonia oceanica samples have been identified on the grounds of macro- and micro-morphological characters
Hyphae and epiphytic diatoms are clearly visible on the sub-fossil leaves, whereas members of the bacterial community, usually represented by Marinomonas posi- donica [11] and other similar species, are less frequent and more difficult to observe
Summary
Posidonia oceanica (Delile) has been present in the Mediterranean Sea since the Miocene. A 7-m thick succession, representing the in- filling of a protected inlet in the ancient harbor, was brought to light and sampled for pollen analysis [17]. This site represents an important archive of marine eukaryotic biodiversity. We analyze sub-fossil leaves of P. oceanica from the Graeco-Roman harbor of Neapolis with their associated epiphytic communities, using both molecular and morphological techniques
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