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Impact of Herbivore Identity on Algal Succession and Coral Growth on a Caribbean Reef

BACKGROUND: Herbivory is an important top-down force on coral reefs that regulates macroalgal abundance, mediates competitive interactions between macroalgae and corals, and provides resilience following disturbances such as hurricanes and coral bleaching. However, reductions in herbivore diversity...

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Autores principales: Burkepile, Deron E., Hay, Mark E.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2813280/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20126450
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0008963