Abstract
Macrobenthic invertebrates were sampled in Suez Gulf ′s branches (Eastern and Western sides) from Winter, 2009 to Autumn, 2010. A total of 76 species of benthic invertebrates were recorded. The spatial distribution showed that the highest density of individuals were estimated in the stations of the western side. There were 57023 and 38784 animals / m 2 recorded for the western and the eastern sides, respectively. The stations in the eastern side were distinguished by the high number of species (75 species). The temporal distribution showed that Winter and Spring gave the highest number of both individuals and species number. Otherwise the lowest number of species and density were found in Autumn and Summer. Rocky substrates contained higher fauna than the sandy beds.
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