The interplay of co-occurring ecosystem engineers shapes the structure of benthic communities – a mesocosm experiment

The interplay of co-occurring ecosystem engineers shapes the structure of benthic communities – a mesocosm experiment

IntroductionEcosystem engineers play a pivotal role in shaping habitats through their activities and presence. In shallow Baltic waters, seagrasses, patch-forming mussels, and infaunal clams modify soft bottom habitats, impacting benthic community structure. While the individual effects of these eco...

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Main Authors: Joao Bosco Gusmao, Sarah Rühmkorff, Lucinda Kraufvelin, Lukas Meysick, Christian Pansch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
larval recruitment
macroinvertebrates
macrofauna
habitat-forming organisms
ecosystem engineers
habitat structure
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1304442/full

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