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Impact of herbivore identity on algal succession and coral growth on a Caribbean reef.

Deron E DE Burkepile and Mark E ME Hay

PLoS One 5(1):e8963 (2010) PMID 20126450

Herbivory is an important top-down force on coral reefs that regulates macroalgal abundance, mediates competitive interactions between macroalgae and corals, and provides resilience following disturbances such as hurricanes and coral bleaching. However, reductions in herbivore diversity and abundance via disease or over-fishing may harm corals directly and may indirectly increase coral susceptibility to other disturbances.

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0008963
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