Interspecific coral competition does not affect the symbiosis of gall crabs (Decapoda: Cryptochiridae) and their scleractinian hosts
Abstract Coral reefs accommodate a myriad of species, many of which live in association with a host organism. Decapod crustaceans make up a large part of this associated fauna on coral reefs. Among these, cryptochirid crabs are obligately associated with scleractinian corals, in which they create dw...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-05-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10051 |