Dominant species drive seasonal dynamics of the fish community in the Min estuary, China

Bacheler, N.M., Paramore, L.M., Buckel, J.A. & Hightower, J.E. (2009). Abiotic and biotic factors influence the habitat use of an estuarine sh. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 377: 263–277. Bacheler N.M. Paramore L.M. Buckel J.A. & Hightower J.E. 2009 Abiotic and biotic factors influence the habitat use of an estuarine sh Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser 377 263 27710.3354/meps07805Search in Google Scholar

Banks-Leite, C., Pardini, R., Tambosi, L.R., Pearse, W.D., Bueno, A.A. et al. (2014). Using ecological thresholds to evaluate the costs and benefits of set-asides in a biodiversity hotspot. Science 345: 1041–1045. Banks-Leite C. Pardini R. Tambosi L.R. Pearse W.D. Bueno A.A. et al 2014 Using ecological thresholds to evaluate the costs and benefits of set-asides in a biodiversity hotspot Science 345 1041 104510.1126/science.125576825170150Search in Google Scholar

Basset, A., Barbone, E., Elliott, M., Li, B.L., Jorgensen, S.E. et al. (2013) A unifying approach to understanding transitional waters: Fundamental properties emerging from ecotone ecosystems. Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 132: 5–16. Basset A. Barbone E. Elliott M. Li B.L. Jorgensen S.E. et al 2013 A unifying approach to understanding transitional waters: Fundamental properties emerging from ecotone ecosystems Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci 132 5 1610.1016/j.ecss.2012.04.012Search in Google Scholar

Beisel, J.N., Usseglio-Polatera, P., Bachmann, V. & Moreteau, J. C. (2003). A comparative analysis of evenness index sensitivity. Int. Rev. Hydrobiol. 88: 3–15. Beisel J.N. Usseglio-Polatera P. Bachmann V. & Moreteau J. C. 2003 A comparative analysis of evenness index sensitivity Int. Rev. Hydrobiol 88 3 1510.1002/iroh.200390004Search in Google Scholar

Bell, G. (2000). The distribution of abundance in neutral communities. Am. Nat. 155: 606–617. Bell G. 2000 The distribution of abundance in neutral communities Am. Nat 155 606 61710.1086/30334510777433Search in Google Scholar

Blaber, S.J.M. (1997). Fish and sheries in tropical estuaries. Chapman and Hall, London Blaber S.J.M. 1997 Fish and sheries in tropical estuaries Chapman and Hall, LondonSearch in Google Scholar

Clarke, K.R. & Gorley, R.N. (2006). PRIMER v6: User Manual/ Tutorial. PRIMER-E, Plymouth Clarke K.R. & Gorley R.N. 2006 PRIMER v6: User Manual/ Tutorial. PRIMER-E, PlymouthSearch in Google Scholar

Clarke, K.R. & Warwick, R.M. (1998). A taxonomic distinctness index and its statistical properties. J. Appl. Ecol. 35: 523–531. Clarke K.R. & Warwick R.M. 1998 A taxonomic distinctness index and its statistical properties J. Appl. Ecol 35 523 53110.1046/j.1365-2664.1998.3540523.xSearch in Google Scholar

Cohen, J.E. (1977). Food webs and the dimensionality of trophic niche space. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 74: 4533–4536. Cohen J.E. 1977 Food webs and the dimensionality of trophic niche space Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 74 4533 453610.1073/pnas.74.10.453343197916592451Search in Google Scholar

Da Silva Jr, D.R., Paranhos, R. & Vianna, M. (2016). Spatial patterns of distribution and the influence of seasonal and abiotic factors on demersal ichthyofauna in an estuarine tropical bay. J. Fish Biol. 89: 821–846. Da Silva Jr. D.R. ParanhosR. & Vianna M. 2016 Spatial patterns of distribution and the influence of seasonal and abiotic factors on demersal ichthyofauna in an estuarine tropical bay J. Fish Biol 89 821 84610.1111/jfb.1303327401484Search in Google Scholar

de Moura, P.M., Vieira, J.P. & Garcoa, A.M. (2012). Fish abundance and species richness across an estuarine–freshwater ecosystem in the Neotropics. Hydrobiologia 696: 107–122. de Moura P.M. Vieira J.P. & Garcoa A.M. 2012 Fish abundance and species richness across an estuarine–freshwater ecosystem in the Neotropics Hydrobiologia 696 107 12210.1007/s10750-012-1187-9Search in Google Scholar

Du, J.G., Chen, B., Lu, Z.B., Song, P.Q., Xu, Z.C. et al. (2010) Changes of fish diversity and trophic levels in Quanzhou Bay. Biodiversity Science 18: 420–427. Du J.G. Chen B. Lu Z.B. Song P.Q. Xu Z.C. et al 2010 Changes of fish diversity and trophic levels in Quanzhou Bay Biodiversity Science 18 420 42710.3724/SP.J.1003.2010.420Search in Google Scholar

Dunlop, E.S., Heino, M. & Dieckmann, U. (2009). Eco-genetic modeling of contemporary life-history evolution. Ecol. Appl. 19: 1815–1834. Dunlop E.S. Heino M. & Dieckmann U. 2009 Eco-genetic modeling of contemporary life-history evolution Ecol. Appl 19 1815 183410.1890/08-1404.119831072Search in Google Scholar

Eick, D. & Thiel, R. (2014). Fish assemblage patterns in the Elbe estuary: guild composition, spatial and temporal structure, and influence of environmental factors. Mar. Biodivers. 44: 559–580. Eick D. & Thiel R. 2014 Fish assemblage patterns in the Elbe estuary: guild composition, spatial and temporal structure, and influence of environmental factors Mar. Biodivers 44 559 58010.1007/s12526-014-0225-4Search in Google Scholar

Elliott, M. & Hemingway, K.L. (2002). Fishes in Estuaries. Oxford: Blackwell Science. Elliott M. & Hemingway K.L. 2002 Fishes in Estuaries Oxford Blackwell Science10.1002/9780470995228Search in Google Scholar

Elliott, M., Whitfield, A.K., Potter, I.C., Blaber, S.J.M., Cyrus, D.P. et al. (2007). The guild approach to categorizing estuarine fish assemblages: a global review. Fish Fish. 8: 241–268. Elliott M. Whitfield A.K. Potter I.C. Blaber S.J.M. Cyrus D.P. et al 2007 The guild approach to categorizing estuarine fish assemblages: a global review Fish Fish 8 241 26810.1111/j.1467-2679.2007.00253.xSearch in Google Scholar

Enberg, K., Jorgensen, C. & Mangel, M. (2010). Fishing-induced evolution and changing reproductive ecology of fish: the evolution of steepness. Can. J. Fish Aquat. Sci. 67: 1708–1719. Enberg K. Jorgensen C. & Mangel M. 2010 Fishing-induced evolution and changing reproductive ecology of fish: the evolution of steepness Can. J. Fish Aquat. Sci 67 1708 171910.1139/F10-090Search in Google Scholar

Ensign, S.H., Leech, D.M. & Piehler, M.F. (2014). Effects of nutrients and zooplankton on an estuary's phytoplankton: inferences from a synthesis of 30 years of data. Ecosphere 5: 1–25. Ensign S.H. Leech D.M. & Piehler M.F. 2014 Effects of nutrients and zooplankton on an estuary's phytoplankton: inferences from a synthesis of 30 years of data Ecosphere 5 1 2510.1890/ES13-00405.1Search in Google Scholar

Fang, Y.H., Chen, X.W. & Cheng, N.S. (2017). Estuary salinity prediction using a coupled GA-SVM model: a case study of the Min River Estuary, China. Water Sci. Technol.: Water Supply 17: 52–60. Fang Y.H. Chen X.W. & Cheng N.S. 2017 Estuary salinity prediction using a coupled GA-SVM model: a case study of the Min River Estuary, China Water Sci. Technol.: Water Supply 17 52 6010.2166/ws.2016.097Search in Google Scholar

Fishes of Fujian Province Editor Subcommittee (1984). The Fishes of Fujian Province (Part I). Fuzhou: Fujian Science and Technology Press. Fishes of Fujian Province Editor Subcommittee 1984 The Fishes of Fujian Province (Part I) Fuzhou Fujian Science and Technology PressSearch in Google Scholar

Fishes of Fujian Province Editor Subcommittee (1985). The Fishes of Fujian Province (Part II). Fuzhou: Fujian Science and Technology Press. Fishes of Fujian Province Editor Subcommittee 1985 The Fishes of Fujian Province (Part II) Fuzhou Fujian Science and Technology PressSearch in Google Scholar

Franco, A., Elliott, M., Franzoi, P. & Torricelli, P. (2008). Life strategies of shes in European estuaries: the functional guild approach. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 354: 219–228. Franco A. Elliott M. Franzoi P. & Torricelli P. 2008 Life strategies of shes in European estuaries: the functional guild approach Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser 354 219 22810.3354/meps07203Search in Google Scholar

Gaertner, J., Mérigot, B., Rélini, G., Bertrand, J.A., Mazouni, N. et al. (2010). Reproducibility of the multi-component aspect of species diversity across different area and scales: towards the constitution of a shortlist of complementary indices for monitoring fish diversity? Ecography 33: 1123–1135. Gaertner J. Mérigot B. Rélini G. Bertrand J.A. Mazouni N. et al 2010 Reproducibility of the multi-component aspect of species diversity across different area and scales: towards the constitution of a shortlist of complementary indices for monitoring fish diversity? Ecography 33 1123 113510.1111/j.1600-0587.2009.06259.xSearch in Google Scholar

Gao, J.Z., Liu, C.J., He, G.S. & Wang, T. (2017). Study on the management of marine economic zoning: An integrated framework for China. Ocean Coastal Manage. 149: 165–174. Gao J.Z. Liu C.J. He G.S. & Wang T. 2017 Study on the management of marine economic zoning: An integrated framework for China Ocean Coastal Manage 149 165 17410.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.09.018Search in Google Scholar

Gaston, K.J. & Spicer, J.I. (1998) Biodiversity: An Introduction. Blackwell Science, Oxford. Gaston K.J. & Spicer J.I. 1998 Biodiversity: An Introduction Blackwell Science OxfordSearch in Google Scholar

He, X.B., Li, J., Shen, C., Shi, Y., Feng, C. et al. (2018). The breadth and overlap of ecological niche of major fish species in the Minjiang River Estuary, China. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology 29: 3085–3092. He X.B. Li J. Shen C. Shi Y. Feng C. et al 2018 The breadth and overlap of ecological niche of major fish species in the Minjiang River Estuary, China Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology 29 3085 3092Search in Google Scholar

Heino, M., Pauli, B.D. & Dieckmann, U. (2015). Fisheries-Induces Evolution. Annu. Rev. Ecol. Evol. Syst. 46: 461–468. Heino M. Pauli B.D. & Dieckmann U. 2015 Fisheries-Induces Evolution Annu. Rev. Ecol. Evol. Syst 46 461 46810.1146/annurev-ecolsys-112414-054339Search in Google Scholar

Heip, C., Herman, P.M.J. & Soetaert, K. (1998). Indices of diversity and evenness. Océanis 24: 61–87. Heip C. Herman P.M.J. & Soetaert K. 1998 Indices of diversity and evenness Océanis 24 61 87Search in Google Scholar

Heip, C. (1974). A new index measuring evenness. J. Mar. Biol. Assoc. UK 54: 555–557. Heip C. 1974 A new index measuring evenness J. Mar. Biol. Assoc. UK 54 555 55710.1017/S0025315400022736Search in Google Scholar

Hoeksema, S.D. & Potter, I.C. (2006). Diel, seasonal, regional and annual variations in the characteristics of the ichthyofauna of the upper reaches of a large Australian microtidal estuary. Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 67: 503–520. Hoeksema S.D. & Potter I.C. 2006 Diel, seasonal, regional and annual variations in the characteristics of the ichthyofauna of the upper reaches of a large Australian microtidal estuary Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci 67 503 52010.1016/j.ecss.2005.12.003Search in Google Scholar

Hofer, U., Bersier, L.F. & Borcard, D. (2004). Relating niche and spatial overlap at the community level. Oikos 106: 366–376. Hofer U. Bersier L.F. & Borcard D. 2004 Relating niche and spatial overlap at the community level Oikos 106 366 37610.1111/j.0030-1299.2004.12786.xSearch in Google Scholar

Hu, M.J., Ren, H.C., Ren, P., Li, J.B., Wilson, B.J. et al. (2017). Response of gaseous carbon emissions to low-level salinity increase in tidal marsh ecosystem of the Min River estuary, southeastern China. J. Environ. Sci. 52: 210–222. Hu M.J. Ren H.C. Ren P. Li J.B. Wilson B.J. et al 2017 Response of gaseous carbon emissions to low-level salinity increase in tidal marsh ecosystem of the Min River estuary, southeastern China J. Environ. Sci 52 210 22210.1016/j.jes.2016.05.00928254041Search in Google Scholar

Hu, X.S., Wu, C.Z., Hong, W., Qiu, R.Z., Li, J. et al. (2014). Forest cover change and its drivers in the upstream area of the Minjiang river, China. Ecol. Indic. 46: 121–128. Hu X.S. Wu C.Z. Hong W. Qiu R.Z. Li J. et al 2014 Forest cover change and its drivers in the upstream area of the Minjiang river, China Ecol. Indic 46 121 12810.1016/j.ecolind.2014.06.015Search in Google Scholar

Huang, L.M., Li, J., Zhang, Y.Z., Xie, Y.J., Liu, Q.D. et al. (2010). Current fishery resource assessment in the Minjiang River Estuary and its neighboring waters. J. Trop. Oceanogr. 29: 142–148. Huang L.M. Li J. Zhang Y.Z. Xie Y.J. Liu Q.D. et al 2010 Current fishery resource assessment in the Minjiang River Estuary and its neighboring waters J. Trop. Oceanogr 29 142 148Search in Google Scholar

Jarvis, E.T., Gliniak, H.L. & Valle, C.F. (2014). Effects of fishing and the environment on the long-term sustainability of the recreational saltwater bass fishery in southern California. Calif. Fish. Game 100: 234–259. Jarvis E.T. Gliniak H.L. & Valle C.F. 2014 Effects of fishing and the environment on the long-term sustainability of the recreational saltwater bass fishery in southern California Calif. Fish. Game 100 234 259Search in Google Scholar

Kamrani, E., Sharifinia, M. & Hashemi, S.H. (2016). Analyses of fish community structure changes in three subtropical estuaries from the Iranian coastal waters. Mar. Biodivers. 46: 561–577. Kamrani E. Sharifinia M. & Hashemi S.H. 2016 Analyses of fish community structure changes in three subtropical estuaries from the Iranian coastal waters Mar. Biodivers 46 561 57710.1007/s12526-015-0398-5Search in Google Scholar

Kerr, L.A.,Cadrin, S.X. & Secor, D.H.(2010).The role of spatial dynamics in the stability, resilience, and productivity of an estuarine fish population. Ecol. Appl. 20: 497–507. Kerr L.A.Cadrin S.X. & Secor D.H.2010 The role of spatial dynamics in the stability, resilience, and productivity of an estuarine fish population Ecol. Appl 20 497 50710.1890/08-1382.120405802Search in Google Scholar

Levins, R. (1968). Evolution in changing environments. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. Levins R. 1968 Evolution in changing environments Princeton University Press Princeton, New Jersey10.1515/9780691209418Search in Google Scholar

Liu, J.Y. (2013). Status of Marine Biodiversity of the China Seas. PLoS ONE 8: e50719. Liu J.Y. 2013 Status of Marine Biodiversity of the China Seas PLoS ONE 8 e5071910.1371/journal.pone.0050719354005823320065Search in Google Scholar

Loiseau, N., Gaertner, J., Kulbicki, M., Mérigor, B., Legras, G. et al. (2016). Assessing the multicomponent aspect of coral fish diversity: the impact of sampling unit dimensions. Ecol. Indic. 60: 815–823. Loiseau N. Gaertner J. Kulbicki M. Mérigor B. Legras G. et al 2016 Assessing the multicomponent aspect of coral fish diversity: the impact of sampling unit dimensions Ecol. Indic 60 815 82310.1016/j.ecolind.2015.08.019Search in Google Scholar

Losos, J.B. (1996). Phylogenetic perspectives on community ecology. Ecology 77: 1344–1354. Losos J.B. 1996 Phylogenetic perspectives on community ecology Ecology 77 1344 135410.2307/2265532Search in Google Scholar

Lundquist, C.J., Bulmer, R.H., Clark, M.R., Hillman, J.R., Nelson, W.A. et al. (2017). Challenges for the conservation of marine small natural features. Biol. Conserv. 211: 69–79. Lundquist C.J. Bulmer R.H. Clark M.R. Hillman J.R. Nelson W.A. et al 2017 Challenges for the conservation of marine small natural features Biol. Conserv 211 69 7910.1016/j.biocon.2016.12.027Search in Google Scholar

Ma, M. (2005). Species richness vs evenness: independent relationship and different responses to edaphic factors. Oikos 111: 192–198. Ma M. 2005 Species richness vs evenness: independent relationship and different responses to edaphic factors Oikos 111 192 19810.1111/j.0030-1299.2005.13049.xSearch in Google Scholar

Magurran, A.E. (2004). Measuring biological diversity. Blackwell Publishing, Magurran A.E. 2004 Measuring biological diversity Blackwell PublishingSearch in Google Scholar

Margalef, R. (1958). Information theory in ecology. General Systems 3: 36–71. Margalef R. 1958 Information theory in ecology General Systems 3 36 71Search in Google Scholar

Margules, C.R. & Pressey, R.L. (2000). Systematic conservation planning. Nature 405: 243–253. Margules C.R. & Pressey R.L. 2000 Systematic conservation planning Nature 405 243 25310.1038/3501225110821285Search in Google Scholar

Marques, S.C., Pardal, M.A., Pereiea, M.J., Gonçalves, F., Marques, J.C. et al. (2007) Zooplankton distribution and dynamics in a temperate shallow estuary. Hydrobiologia 587: 213–223. Marques S.C. Pardal M.A. Pereiea M.J. Gonçalves F. Marques J.C. et al 2007 Zooplankton distribution and dynamics in a temperate shallow estuary Hydrobiologia 587 213 22310.1007/s10750-007-0682-xSearch in Google Scholar

Marshall, S. & Elliott, M. (1997). A comparison of univariate and multivariate numerical and graphical techniques for determining inter- and intraspecific feeding relationships in estuarine sh. J. Fish. Biol. 51: 526–545. Marshall S. & Elliott M. 1997 A comparison of univariate and multivariate numerical and graphical techniques for determining inter- and intraspecific feeding relationships in estuarine sh J. Fish. Biol 51 526 54510.1111/j.1095-8649.1997.tb01510.xSearch in Google Scholar

McClanahan, T.R. & Mangi, S. (2001). The effect of a closed area and beach seine exclusion on coral reef fish catches. Fisheries Manag. Ecol. 8: 107–121. McClanahan T.R. & Mangi S. 2001 The effect of a closed area and beach seine exclusion on coral reef fish catches Fisheries Manag. Ecol 8 107 12110.1046/j.1365-2400.2001.00239.xSearch in Google Scholar

McLusky, D. & Elliott, M. (2007). Transitional waters: a new approach, semantics or just muddying the waters? Estuar. Coast Shelf. Sci. 71: 359–363. McLusky D. & Elliott M. 2007 Transitional waters: a new approach, semantics or just muddying the waters? Estuar Coast Shelf. Sci 71 359 36310.1016/j.ecss.2006.08.025Search in Google Scholar

Mérigot, B., Bertrand, J.A., Mazouni, N., Manté, C., Durbec, J. et al. (2007). A multi-component analysis of species diversity of groundfish assemblages on the continental shelf of the Gulf of Lions (north-western Mediterranean Sea). Estuar. Coast Shelf. Sci. 73: 123–136. Mérigot B. Bertrand J.A. Mazouni N. Manté C. Durbec J. et al 2007 A multi-component analysis of species diversity of groundfish assemblages on the continental shelf of the Gulf of Lions (north-western Mediterranean Sea) Estuar. Coast Shelf. Sci 73 123 13610.1016/j.ecss.2006.12.017Search in Google Scholar

Miller, R.J., Page, H.M., Reed, D.C. (2015). Trophic versus structural effects of a marine foundation species, giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera Oecologia 179: 1199–1209. Miller R.J. Page H.M. Reed D.C. 2015 Trophic versus structural effects of a marine foundation species, giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera Oecologia 179 1199 120910.1007/s00442-015-3441-026358195Search in Google Scholar

Miranda, J.R., Mouillot, D., Hernandez, D.F., Lopez, A.S., Chi, T.D. et al. (2005). Changes in four complementary facets of fish diversity in a tropical coastal lagoon after 18 years: a functional interpretation. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 304: 1–13. Miranda J.R. Mouillot D. Hernandez D.F. Lopez A.S. Chi T.D. et al 2005 Changes in four complementary facets of fish diversity in a tropical coastal lagoon after 18 years: a functional interpretation Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser 304 1 1310.3354/meps304001Search in Google Scholar

Nagelkerke, L.A. & Rossberg, A.G. (2014). Trophic niche-space imaging, using resource and consumer traits. Theor. Ecol. 7: 423–434. Nagelkerke L.A. & Rossberg A.G. 2014 Trophic niche-space imaging, using resource and consumer traits Theor. Ecol 7 423 43410.1007/s12080-014-0229-5Search in Google Scholar

Navarro, J., Votier, S.C., Aguzzi, J., Chiesa, J.J., Forero, M.G. et al. (2013). Ecological Segregation in Space, Time and Trophic Niche of Sympatric Planktivorous Petrels. PLoS ONE 8: e62897. Navarro J. Votier S.C. Aguzzi J. Chiesa J.J. Forero M.G. et al 2013 Ecological Segregation in Space, Time and Trophic Niche of Sympatric Planktivorous Petrels PLoS ONE 8 e6289710.1371/journal.pone.0062897363989923646155Search in Google Scholar

Ni, H.E. (2003). Study on the growing feature of Cynoglussus abbreviates Journal of Biomathematics 18: 378–383. Ni H.E. 2003 Study on the growing feature of Cynoglussus abbreviates Journal of Biomathematics 18 378 38310.1093/ndt/18.2.37812543895Search in Google Scholar

Nicolas, D., Lobry, J., Pape, O.L. & Boet, P. (2010). Functional diversity in European estuaries: Relating the composition of fish assemblages to the abiotic environment. Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 88: 329–338. Nicolas D. Lobry J. Pape O.L. & Boet P. 2010 Functional diversity in European estuaries: Relating the composition of fish assemblages to the abiotic environment Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci 88 329 33810.1016/j.ecss.2010.04.010Search in Google Scholar

Nyitrai, D., Martinho, F., Marina, D., Baptista, J. & Pardal, M.A. (2012). Trends in estuarine fish assemblages facing different environmental conditions: combining diversity with functional attributes. Aquat. Ecol. 46: 201–214. Nyitrai D. Martinho F. Marina D. Baptista J. & Pardal M.A. 2012 Trends in estuarine fish assemblages facing different environmental conditions: combining diversity with functional attributes Aquat. Ecol 46 201 21410.1007/s10452-012-9392-1Search in Google Scholar

Payne, N.L., van der Meulen, D.E., Gannon, R., Semmens, J.M., Suthers, I.M. et al. (2013). Rain reverses diel activity rhythms in an estuarine teleost. Proc. R. Soc. Lond. Ser. B – Biol. Sci. 280: 20122363. Payne N.L. van der Meulen D.E. Gannon R. Semmens J.M. Suthers I.M. et al 2013 Rain reverses diel activity rhythms in an estuarine teleost Proc. R. Soc. Lond. Ser. B – Biol. Sci 280 2012236310.1098/rspb.2012.2363357444723173211Search in Google Scholar

Peet, R.K. (1974). The measurement of species diversity. Annu. Rev. Ecol. Syst. 5: 285–307. Peet R.K. 1974 The measurement of species diversity Annu. Rev. Ecol. Syst 5 285 30710.1146/annurev.es.05.110174.001441Search in Google Scholar

Pianka, E.R. (1971). Ecology of the agamid lizard Amphiboluns isolepis in western Austria. Copeia 1971: 527–536. Pianka E.R. 1971 Ecology of the agamid lizard Amphiboluns isolepis in western Austria Copeia 1971 527 53610.2307/1442450Search in Google Scholar

Pianka, E.R. (1973). The structure of lizard communities. Annu. Rev. Ecol. Syst. 4: 53–74. Pianka E.R. 1973 The structure of lizard communities Annu. Rev. Ecol. Syst 4 53 7410.1146/annurev.es.04.110173.000413Search in Google Scholar

Pianka, E.R. (1974). Niche overlap and diffuse competition. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 71: 2141–2145. Pianka E.R. 1974 Niche overlap and diffuse competition Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 71 2141 214510.1073/pnas.71.5.2141Search in Google Scholar

Pielou, E.C. (1966). Species-diversity and pattern-diversity in the study of ecological succession. J. Theor. Biol. 10: 370–383. Pielou E.C. 1966 Species-diversity and pattern-diversity in the study of ecological succession J. Theor. Biol 10 370 38310.1016/0022-5193(66)90133-0Search in Google Scholar

Polansky, L., Newman, K.B., Nobriga, M.L. & Mitchell, L. (2018). Spatiotemporal Models of an Estuarine Fish Species to Identify Patterns and Factors Impacting Their Distribution and Abundance. Estuaries Coast. 41: 572–581. Polansky L. Newman K.B. Nobriga M.L. & Mitchell L. 2018 Spatiotemporal Models of an Estuarine Fish Species to Identify Patterns and Factors Impacting Their Distribution and Abundance Estuaries Coast 41 572 58110.1007/s12237-017-0277-3Search in Google Scholar

Potter, I.C., Tweedley, J.R., Elliott, M. & Whitfield, A.K. (2015). The ways in which fish use estuaries: a refinement and expansion of the guild approach. Fish Fish. 16: 230–239. Potter I.C. Tweedley J.R. Elliott M. & Whitfield A.K. 2015 The ways in which fish use estuaries: a refinement and expansion of the guild approach Fish Fish 16 230 23910.1111/faf.12050Search in Google Scholar

Purvis, A. & Hector, A. (2000). Getting the measure of biodiversity. Nature 405: 212–219. Purvis A. & Hector A. 2000 Getting the measure of biodiversity Nature 405 212 21910.1038/3501222110821281Search in Google Scholar

Pusineri, C., Chancollon, O., Ringelstein, J. & Ridoux, V. (2008). Feeding niche segregation among the Northeast Atlantic community of oceanic top predators. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 361: 21–34. Pusineri C. Chancollon O. Ringelstein J. & Ridoux V. 2008 Feeding niche segregation among the Northeast Atlantic community of oceanic top predators Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser 361 21 3410.3354/meps07318Search in Google Scholar

Ramos-Miranda, J., Quiniou, L., Flores-Hernandez, D., Do-Chi, T., Ayala-Perez, L. et al. (2005). Spatial and temporal changes in the nekton of the Terminos Lagoon, Campeche, Mexico. J. Fish. Biol. 66: 513–530. Ramos-Miranda J. Quiniou L. Flores-Hernandez D. Do-Chi T. Ayala-Perez L. et al 2005 Spatial and temporal changes in the nekton of the Terminos Lagoon, Campeche, Mexico J. Fish. Biol 66 513 53010.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00619.xSearch in Google Scholar

Schoener, T.W. (1974). Resource partitioning in ecological communities. Science 185: 27–39. Schoener T.W. 1974 Resource partitioning in ecological communities Science 185 27 3910.1126/science.185.4145.2717779277Search in Google Scholar

Shan, X.J., Sun, P.F., Jin, X.S., Li, X.S. & Dai, F.Q. (2013). Long-Term Changes in Fish Assemblage Structure in the Yellow River Estuary Ecosystem, China. Mar. Coast Fish. 5: 65–78. Shan X.J. Sun P.F. Jin X.S. Li X.S. & Dai F.Q. 2013 Long-Term Changes in Fish Assemblage Structure in the Yellow River Estuary Ecosystem, China Mar. Coast Fish 5 65 7810.1080/19425120.2013.768571Search in Google Scholar

Shannon, C.E. & Weaver, W. (1949). The Mathematical Theory of Communication. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Shannon C.E. & Weaver W. 1949 The Mathematical Theory of Communication University of Illinois Urbana, IllinoisSearch in Google Scholar

Shi, Y.R., Chao, M., Quan, W.M. & Shen, X.Q. (2014). Spatial and seasonal variations in fish assemblages of the Yangtze River estuary. J. Appl. Ichthyol. 30: 844–852. Shi Y.R. Chao M. Quan W.M. & Shen X.Q. 2014 Spatial and seasonal variations in fish assemblages of the Yangtze River estuary J. Appl. Ichthyol 30 844 85210.1111/jai.12448Search in Google Scholar

Shulman, M.J. (1985). Coral reef fish assemblages: intra- and interspecific competition for shelter sites. Environ. Biol. Fishes 13: 81–92. Shulman M.J. 1985 Coral reef fish assemblages: intra- and interspecific competition for shelter sites Environ. Biol. Fishes 13 81 9210.1007/BF00002576Search in Google Scholar

Simpson, E.H. (1949). Measurement of diversity. Nature 163: 688. Simpson E.H. 1949 Measurement of diversity Nature 163 68810.1038/163688a0Search in Google Scholar

Smith, B. & Wilson, J.B. (1996). A consumer’s guide to evenness indices. Oikos 76: 70–82. Smith B. & Wilson J.B. 1996 A consumer’s guide to evenness indices Oikos 76 70 8210.2307/3545749Search in Google Scholar

Svanbäck, R., Eklöv, P., Fransson, R. & Holmgren, K. (2008). Intraspecific competition drives multiple species resource polymorphism in fish communities. Oikos 117: 114–124. Svanbäck R. Eklöv P. Fransson R. & Holmgren K. 2008 Intraspecific competition drives multiple species resource polymorphism in fish communities Oikos 117 114 12410.1111/j.2007.0030-1299.16267.xSearch in Google Scholar

Tan, Q.K., Li, H.S., Cui, K. & He, H.Z. (2012). A preliminary study on the structure of wild fish community in the upstream of Jinjiang River. J. Foshan. Univ. Natural Science Edition 30: 5–11. Tan Q.K. Li H.S. Cui K. & He H.Z. 2012 A preliminary study on the structure of wild fish community in the upstream of Jinjiang River J. Foshan. Univ. Natural Science Edition 30 5 11Search in Google Scholar

Tews, J., Brose, U., Grimm, V., Tielborger, K., Wichmann, M.C. et al. (2003). Animal species diversity driven by habitat heterogeneity/diversity: the importance of keystone structures. J. Biogeogr. 31: 79–92. Tews J. Brose U. Grimm V. Tielborger K. Wichmann M.C. et al 2003 Animal species diversity driven by habitat heterogeneity/diversity: the importance of keystone structures J. Biogeogr 31 79 9210.1046/j.0305-0270.2003.00994.xSearch in Google Scholar

Wang, X.H., Qiu, Y.S., Du, F.Y., Lin, Z.J., Sun, D.R. et al. (2011). Spatio-temporal variability of fish diversity and dominant species in the Beibu Gulf. J. Fishery Sci. China 18: 427–436. Wang X.H. Qiu Y.S. Du F.Y. Lin Z.J. Sun D.R. et al 2011 Spatio-temporal variability of fish diversity and dominant species in the Beibu Gulf J. Fishery Sci. China 18 427 43610.3724/SP.J.1118.2011.00427Search in Google Scholar

Warwick, R.M. & Clarke, K.R. (1995). New biodiversity measures reveal a decrease in taxonomic distinctness with increasing stress. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 129: 301–305. Warwick R.M. & Clarke K.R. 1995 New biodiversity measures reveal a decrease in taxonomic distinctness with increasing stress Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser 129 301 30510.3354/meps129301Search in Google Scholar

Whittaker, R.H. (1972). Evolution and measurement of species diversity. Taxon 21: 213–251. Whittaker R.H. 1972 Evolution and measurement of species diversity Taxon 21 213 25110.2307/1218190Search in Google Scholar

Xiao, Y. (2014). Distribution characteristic of chlorophyll a and its relationships with environmental factors in Min estuary in 2008. J. Fujian. Fisheries 36: 272–277. Xiao Y. 2014 Distribution characteristic of chlorophyll a and its relationships with environmental factors in Min estuary in 2008 J. Fujian. Fisheries 36 272 277Search in Google Scholar

Yan, R., Fan, J.T., Xu, S.N., Xu, Y.W., Sun, M.S., Chen, Z.Z. (2018). Distribution characteristics of jack mackerel Trachurus japonicus habitat in the o shore waters of northern South China Sea. Chinese Journal of Ecology 37: 2430–2435. Yan R. Fan J.T. Xu S.N. Xu Y.W. Sun M.S. Chen Z.Z. 2018 Distribution characteristics of jack mackerel Trachurus japonicus habitat in the o shore waters of northern South China Sea Chinese Journal of Ecology 37 2430 2435Search in Google Scholar

Yang, Y.S., Chen, G.S., Guo, J.F., Xie, J.S. & Wang, X.G. (2007). Soil respiration and carbon balance in a subtropical native forest and two managed plantations. Plant Ecol. 193: 71–84. Yang Y.S. Chen G.S. Guo J.F. Xie J.S. & Wang X.G. 2007 Soil respiration and carbon balance in a subtropical native forest and two managed plantations Plant Ecol 193 71 8410.1007/s11258-006-9249-6Search in Google Scholar

Yue, Y.F., Zheng, Z., Rolett, B.V., Ma, T., Chen, C. et al. (2015). Holocene vegetation, environment and anthropogenic influence in the Fuzhou Basin, southeast China. J. Asian Earth Sci. 99: 85–94. Yue Y.F. Zheng Z. Rolett B.V. Ma T. Chen C. et al 2015 Holocene vegetation, environment and anthropogenic influence in the Fuzhou Basin, southeast China J. Asian Earth Sci 99 85 9410.1016/j.jseaes.2014.12.004Search in Google Scholar

Zhang, J., Yao, S., Lin, L.S., Li, Y., Song, P.Q. et al. (2016) Spatial distribution of biomass and fishery biology of main commercial fish in the mouth of Beibu Bay and the southwestern waters of the Nansha Islands. Periodical of Ocean University of China 46: 158–167. Zhang J. Yao S. Lin L.S. Li Y. Song P.Q. et al 2016 Spatial distribution of biomass and fishery biology of main commercial fish in the mouth of Beibu Bay and the southwestern waters of the Nansha Islands Periodical of Ocean University of China 46 158 167Search in Google Scholar

Zhang, P., Pang, Y., Pan, H.C., Shi, C.C., Huang, Y.W. et al. (2015). Factors Contributing to Hypoxia in the Minjiang River Estuary, Southeast China. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 12: 9357–9374. Zhang P. Pang Y. Pan H.C. Shi C.C. Huang Y.W. et al 2015 Factors Contributing to Hypoxia in the Minjiang River Estuary, Southeast China Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 12 9357 937410.3390/ijerph120809357455528526270670Search in Google Scholar

Zheng, X.H. (2010). Changes in nitrogen and phosphate eutrophication character in Min estuary. J. Oceanogr. in Taiwan Strait 29: 42–46. Zheng X.H. 2010 Changes in nitrogen and phosphate eutrophication character in Min estuary J. Oceanogr. in Taiwan Strait 29 42 46Search in Google Scholar

Zhu, X.H., Yang, J.M. & Tang, Q.S. (1996). Study on characteristics of fish community structure in Bohai Sea. Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica 27: 6–13. Zhu X.H. Yang J.M. & Tang Q.S. 1996 Study on characteristics of fish community structure in Bohai Sea Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica 27 6 13Search in Google Scholar