The effect of climate change on the distribution of a tropical zoanthid (Palythoa caribaeorum) and its ecological implications

Palythoa caribaeorum is a zoanthid often dominant in shallow rocky environments along the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean, from the tropics to the subtropics. This species has high environmental tolerance and is a good space competitor in reef environments. Considering current and future scenarios...

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Main Authors: Leonardo M. Durante, Igor C.S. Cruz, Tito M.C. Lotufo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-05-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4777.pdf