The role of grazers in early-life stages of Cystoseira sensu lato can be crucial in the restoration of marine forests

Grazing is one of the most important biological factors controlling the abundance of early-life stages of fucoids and one of the major issues when restoring marine forests. Benthic macroinvertebrates (e.g., sea urchins) and fish shape and regulate benthic macroalgal communities from polar to tropica...

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Main Authors: Margalida Monserrat, Jana Verdura, Steeve Comeau, Jean-Michel Cottalorda, Fabrice Priouzeau, Gilbers Romero, Luisa Mangialajo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1176780/full