Decreasing seagrass density negatively influences associated fauna
Seagrass meadows globally are disappearing at a rapid rate with physical disturbances being one of the major drivers of this habitat loss. Disturbance of seagrass can lead to fragmentation, a reduction in shoot density, canopy height and coverage, and potentially permanent loss of habitat. Despite b...
Main Authors: | Rosemary M. McCloskey, Richard K.F. Unsworth |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-06-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/1053.pdf |
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