Capture of zooplankton by site-attached fish: striking dynamics under different flow speeds and prey paths
Consumption of pelagic zooplankton plays a vital role in the functioning of benthic communities such as coral reefs and kelp forests. Many fish that consume zooplankton in those habitats are site attached, foraging for drifting prey while maintaining a fixed position close to a shelter such as a bra...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1327581/full |