Variation in growth rates of branching corals along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Abstract Coral growth is an important component of reef health and resilience. However, few studies have investigated temporal and/or spatial variation in growth of branching corals, which are important contributors to the structure and function of reef habitats. This study assessed growth (linear e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2017-06-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03085-1 |