Metabolic responses of a phototrophic sponge to sedimentation supports transitions to sponge-dominated reefs

Abstract Declines in coral abundance have been linked to increased sedimentation at many locations across the world and at some of these locations there have been subsequent increases in sponge abundance. These shifts appear counterintuitive as sponges are suspension feeders and many rely on photosy...

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Main Authors: Andrew Biggerstaff, David J. Smith, Jamaluddin Jompa, James J. Bell
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/90c57479820748d0bf2bf5445a0fcbda
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