Seascape characterization of a Mediterranean vermetid reef: a structural complexity assessment
In the Mediterranean Sea, vermetid reefs can modify coastal seascapes forming platforms in the intertidal zone of rocky coasts. With their three-dimensional and seaward-expanding structure, these bioconstructions support high biodiversity levels and provide important ecological functions and ecosyst...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1134385/full |