Dense aggregations of serpulid worms were encountered in the Daymaniyat Islands (Gulf of Oman) from 10 to 20 m depth, over the period January–March, 2021. The species responsible for these aggregations belongs to the Filograna/Salmacina-complex (Annelida: Serpulidae). This species has been present in the area and observed along the Oman coastline, but high-density aggregates like this have not been reported before. The most probable cause of the aggregations, supported by field observations and Aqua-MODIS satellite data, was natural eutrophication with a subsequent algal bloom linked to the local winter monsoon. This observation emphasises the importance of documenting biodiversity and dynamics of reef communities along the Oman coastline.
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Samimi-Namin, K., ten Hove, H. A., Claereboudt, M. R., Paulay, G., & Hoeksema, B. W. (2022). Short-Lived Aggregations of Filograna/Salmacina Tube Worms in the Gulf of Oman. Diversity, 14(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/d14110902
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