Effects of interactions among primary and secondary foundation species on biodiversity and associated community structure

Abstract A key foundation species, red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle), and secondary foundation species (oysters, sponges, and barnacles) that reside on mangrove prop roots are abundant along the coastline in subtropical Florida. We hypothesized the Foundation Species Interaction Biodiversity (FSIB)...

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Published in:Ecosphere
Main Authors: Jessene Aquino‐Thomas, C. Edward Proffitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70214