Habitat degradation has detrimental effects on ecological assemblages, and on coral reefs it
is manifest as declines in the cover of habitat forming scleractinian corals. The causes of …

Parrotfishes have an important role in the functioning of Caribbean coral reefs, particularly
through the removal of macroalgae that is detrimental to coral populations. By removing …

Global reductions in biodiversity and the accelerating loss and degradation of many of the
world's ecosystems have intensified research into the roles of species in ecosystem …

There is unanimous agreement that the functional role of parrotfish as lower trophic level
herbivores is a key component in the structural integrity and resiliency of shallow water coral …

Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef of the world. It is this ubiquity, coupled with
their unique functional impact, which makes them one of the most important, and most …

This chapter delves further into the relationship between parrotfish and coral reef structure,
exploring the special role that parrotfish play on reefs that have low levels of coral cover …

Parrotfishes (Scarinae, Labridae) are widely regarded as herbivores because of their
frequent feeding on reef surfaces covered by benthic algae. The robust jaws of the …

Herbivory is a critical process that underpins coral reef structure and function. Parrotfishes
play significant roles in the herbivore guild by removing macroalgae, promoting coral …

Many countries are legally obliged to embrace ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries
management. Reductions in bycatch and physical habitat damage are now commonplace …

Parrotfishes are conspicuous herbivores, microvores, and detritivores in coral reef
ecosystems, and the impacts of their feeding, particularly their capacity to expose reef …