The non-linear relationship between grazing function and size of two parrotfish species in the Red Sea : Implications for coral reef resilience

Abstract. Parrotfish, a herbivorous reef fish, is considered to play an important role within coral reef ecosystems, enhancing coral reef resilience by keeping algal growth in check, allowing slower-growing coral recruits to settle. The functional performance of parrotfish species has been indicated...

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Main Author: Brand, Annelie
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Stockholms universitet, Stockholm Resilience Centre 2009
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-41261