The Role of Turtles as Coral Reef Macroherbivores
Herbivory is widely accepted as a vital function on coral reefs. To date, the majority of studies examining herbivory in coral reef environments have focused on the roles of fishes and/or urchins, with relatively few studies considering the potential role of macroherbivores in reef processes. Here,...
Main Authors: | Goatley, Christopher H. R., Hoey, Andrew S., Bellwood, David R. |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3386948/ |
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