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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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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 |