Hierarchical Clustering of Stable Isotope Ratios in Kelp Bed Taxa from Tomarihama
This study employs Ward’s minimum variance method for hierarchical clustering of stable carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios from 34 taxa found in the kelp bed at Tomarihama. The analysis includes various organisms such as amphipods, Mytilus galloprovincialis, Hermit crabs, and numerous gastropods and echinoderms. By examining isotopic signatures, the research aims to uncover patterns and relationships among benthic organisms in this ecosystem, facilitating understanding of their ecological interactions and nutrient cycling.
Hierarchical Clustering of Stable Isotope Ratios in Kelp Bed Taxa from Tomarihama
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Appendice A2. Hierarchical clustering (Ward’s minimum variance method) of carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios for 34 taxa from kelp bed in Tomarihama. amphipod Mytilus galloprovincialis Hapalogaster dentata Pachycheles stevensii Patelloida pallida Lepidozona albrechti Hermit crab Homalopoma sangarense Apostichopus japonicus Haliotis discus hannai (K20L) Haliotis discus hannai (K20S) Caprella spp. Haliotis discus hannai (K20A) Lacuna turrita Nipponacmea habei Tectura emydia Plagusia dentipes Asterina pectinifera Pugettia quadridens Calliostoma multiliratum Calliostoma unicum Certonardoa semiregularis Octopus vulgaris Tricolia tristis Aphelasterias japonica Asterias amurensis Neptunea arthritica Chlorostoma lischkei Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus Ischnochiton hakodadensis Omphalius rusticus Strongylocentrotus nudus Mitrella bicincta Sealesia modesta KC1 KC5 KC6 KC3 KC2 KC4 KC9 KC12 KC13 KC11 KC10 KC8 KC7