Seasonal trends of the polyp expansion and nutritional condition of Alcyonium acaule (Octocorallia, Alcyonacea)

The ecological physiology of anthozoans, as well as their resistance to stressors, are strongly influenced by environmental factors and the availability of resources. The energy budget of anthozoans can vary seasonally in order to find an equilibrium between the available resources and respiration,...

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Main Authors: Lucia Rizzo, Ida Fiorillo, Sergio Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-10-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/12032.pdf