High abundances of crustose coralline algae inside cryptic coral habitats linked to coral reef functioning

Cryptic habitats on coral reefs consist of crevices, tunnels, and holes that are estimated to comprise 30%–75% of the total reef surface area. These large habitats are vastly understudied because they are often difficult to access. Crustose coralline algae (CCA) are thought to perform important ecol...

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Main Authors: Anna Rothstein, Orion S. McCarthy, Sophie Luu, Emily L. A. Kelly, Philip Heller, Stuart Sandin, Jennifer E. Smith, Maya S. deVries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2025-08-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241971
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