Variation in species diversity and functional traits of sponge communities near human populations in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Recent studies have renewed interest in sponge ecology by emphasizing the functional importance of sponges in a broad array of ecosystem services. Many critically important habitats occupied by sponges face chronic stressors that might lead to alterations in their diversity, relatedness, and functio...
Main Authors: | Cole G. Easson, Kenan O. Matterson, Christopher J. Freeman, Stephanie K. Archer, Robert W. Thacker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-11-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/1385.pdf |
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