Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Neutral interactions among three nonindigenous coral species in a tropical marine fouling community. |
| Authors: |
Hoeksema, Bert W.1,2 (AUTHOR) bert.hoeksema@naturalis.nl, Samimi‐Namin, Kaveh1,3 (AUTHOR), Vermeij, Mark J. A.4,5 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Ecology. Aug2024, Vol. 105 Issue 8, p1-5. 5p. |
| Subjects: |
Life history theory, Coral reefs & islands, Coral colonies, Native species, Introduced species, Corals |
| Geographic Terms: |
Netherlands Antilles |
| Abstract: |
This article discusses the interactions among three nonindigenous coral species in a tropical marine fouling community. The study focuses on the Tubastraea species, which are invasive corals originally from the tropical Indo-Pacific. The researchers found that these invasive corals can coexist and interact with each other without causing harm. They also observed fusion between colonies of different Tubastraea species, creating chimeric colonies. The study highlights the importance of understanding the interactions between invasive and native species in marine ecosystems. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
