Coral's Hidden Role: Are We Wrong About Decomposition?

Focusing on coral reefs, we show that the taxonomic and functional composition of herbivorous fish assemblages, and rates of browsing, but not grazing, differed among taxonomically. Dec 12, 2013 · coral communities are changing rapidly worldwide through loss of coral cover and shifts in species composition. Sep 30, 2021 · we highlight key methodologies used to sample rubble communities, and the biological and ecological consequences of ongoing habitat degradation from coral to rubble. Corals become stressed from threats like pollution or high water temperatures and expel algae. Because of lack of algae, corals appear white or “bleached”.

Coral reefs are threatened by numerous anthropogenic impacts, some of which have already had major effects worldwide. These unique tropical environments harbor a high.