Trait-based approaches reveal that deep reef ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean are functionally distinct
Tropical deep reefs (>30 m) are biologically and ecologically unique ecosystems with a higher geographic reach to shallow (<30 m) reefs. Yet they are poorly understood and rarely considered in conservation practices. Here, we characterise benthic and fish communities across a depth gradient (1...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023
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