Study on the structure and energy flow of food webs is important for maintaining the stability of structure and function of marine ecosystems, which will contribute to the in-depth understanding of the complex processes of marine ecosystems. Based on the seasonal bottom trawl survey data in the northern waters of Jiangsu Province from 2019−2021, a linear inverse models using a Monte Carlo method coupled with Markov chain model combined with ecological network analysis (ENA) were used to explore the status of the ecosystem and energy flow characteristics of the food web in this area. The results showed that there were 299 energy flow paths in the ecosystem, which showed a typical pyramid structure. In addition, the energy consumed by respiration and the energy flowing into the detritus of each functional group remains synchronized. Compared with other sea areas, connectance (C) and system omnivory index (SOI) were 0.40 and 0.22, respectively, which were at relatively high levels, indicating that organisms from different trophic levels in this ecosystem were closely connected. It has a relatively complex food web structure, which can resist external disturbance. Total primary production/total respiration (TPP/TR) and Finn’s cycling index (FCI) were 1.05 and 5.76%, respectively, indicating that the ecosystem was relatively mature and used energy efficiently. In addition, constraint efficiency (CE), extent of development (AC), synergism index (b/c) and dominance indirect effects (i/d) also indicated high potential for development and regeneration. This study will provide a theoretical basis for the restoration and sustainable utilization of fishery resources in the northern waters of Jiangsu Povince, and provide a scientific basis for the implementation of Ecosystem-based fishery management in this area.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |