01812nas a2200229   4500008004100000245010400041210006900145260010100214300001400315490000700329520096500336653002101301653001701322653002201339653001301361653001901374653000901393100001501402700001901417700001601436856013001452       2009                        eng d00aNematode response to metal, PAHs and organic enrichment in tourist marinas of the mediterranean sea0 aNematode response to metal PAHs and organic enrichment in touris  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD  a1192-12010 v583 aThe structure of nematode assemblages was investigated in the sediments of two different tourist marinas in the Mediterranean Sea and related to pollution variables. Nematode densities and generic compositions were determined, as were concentrations of heavy metals, PAHs and organic matter. Results showed different assemblages at the two marinas, with a dominance of the genera Paralongicyatholaimus and Daptonema. Significant correlations between nematodes and concentrations of environmental contaminants were found. In particular, Paralongicyatholaimus showed a significant negative correlation with Cu concentrations and was almost absent at the stations where higher Cu concentrations were found. The presence of sensitive/tolerant nematode genera represents a promising tool to identify areas subjected to a higher level of disturbance and to define the correct environmental management strategy for harbors. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.10aHarbor sediments10aheavy metals10aMediterranean Sea10anematode10aorganic matter10aPAHs1 aMoreno, M.1 aAlbertelli, G.1 aFabiano, M.  uhttps://nematoda.myspecies.info/content/nematode-response-metal-pahs-and-organic-enrichment-tourist-marinas-mediterranean-sea