Abyssal hills - hidden source of increased habitat heterogeneity, benthic megafaunal biomass and diversity in the deep sea

Abyssal hills are the most abundant landform on Earth, yet the ecological impact of the resulting habitat heterogeneity on the wider abyss is largely unexplored. Topographic features are known to influence food availability and the sedimentary environment in other deep-sea habitats, in turn affectin...

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Main Authors: Durden, Jennifer M. (Author), Bett, Brian J. (Author), Jones, Daniel O.B (Author), Huvenne, Veerle A.I (Author), Ruhl, Henry A. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-09.
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