Spatial distributions, feeding ecologies, and behavioral interactions of four rabbitfish species (Siganus unimaculatus, S. virgatus, S. corallinus, and S. puellus)

Clarifying the underlying mechanisms that enable closely related species to coexist in a particular environment is a fundamental aspect of ecology. Coral reefs support a high diversity of marine organisms, among which rabbitfishes (family Siganidae) are a major component The present study aimed to r...

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Main Author: Atsushi Nanami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/6145.pdf