Changes in the morphology of widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima) with the onset of reproduction and impacts on fish assemblages at the Chandeleur Islands, LA

Seagrass beds are important submerged coastal habitats that support nearshore communities. Ruppia maritima (widgeon grass) is a widespread seagrass species that undergoes dramatic changes in morphology at the onset of reproduction. The goal of this study was to compare fish assemblages associated wi...

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Main Authors: Matthew A. Byrnes, Kelly M. Darnell, M. Zachary Darnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.978772/full