Spatial distribution of benthic macroorganisms on reef flats at Porto de Galinhas Beach (northeastern Brazil), with special focus on corals and calcified hydroids

Despite their ecological and social-economic importance, coral reefs are under constant threat and thus require proper management practices. Data on the spatial structure of these ecosystems are essential for good quality conservation projects in such areas. This study aimed to quantitatively analyz...

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Main Authors: Juliana Imenis Barradas, Fernanda Duarte Amaral, Malva Isabel Medina Hernández, Manuel Jesus Flores-Montes, Andrea Quirino Steiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2010-06-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume232/61a67Final.pdf