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Gulf Of Iskenderun
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Biological Significance and Endemism
The Gulf of Iskenderun supports a diverse benthic community, largely due to the nutrient influx from the Anatolian rivers and the localized warming caused by the Gyre Inversion. The deepwater ecosystems host several species of sessile fauna adapted to high hydrostatic pressure and low light penetration.
The most notable endemic species is the Corbula iskenderensis, a bivalve mollusk characterized by its sh…