The Role of Maximum Shelf Depth versus Distance from Shore in Explaining a Diversity Gradient of Mushroom Corals (Fungiidae) off Jakarta
Many coral reef systems are shelf-based and consist of reefs that are arranged in rows parallel to the coastline. They usually show an increase in species richness in the offshore direction, coinciding with decreasing terrigenous impact and a deeper seafloor. These two conditions usually concur, whi...
Main Authors: | Bert W. Hoeksema, Giyanto, Suharsono |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/3/46 |
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