The hidden half: ecology and evolution of cryptobenthic fishes on coral reefs
Teleost fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth. On tropical coral reefs,
their species richness exceeds 6000 species; one tenth of total vertebrate biodiversity. A …
their species richness exceeds 6000 species; one tenth of total vertebrate biodiversity. A …
Integrating ecological roles and trophic diversification on coral reefs: multiple lines of evidence identify parrotfishes as microphages
KD Clements, DP German, J Piché… - Biological Journal of …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Coral reef ecosystems are remarkable for their high productivity in nutrient-poor waters. A
high proportion of primary production is consumed by the dominant herbivore assemblage …
high proportion of primary production is consumed by the dominant herbivore assemblage …
Demographic dynamics of the smallest marine vertebrates fuel coral reef ecosystem functioning
How coral reefs survive as oases of life in low-productivity oceans has puzzled scientists for
centuries. The answer may lie in internal nutrient cycling and/or input from the pelagic zone …
centuries. The answer may lie in internal nutrient cycling and/or input from the pelagic zone …
Climate change and the future for coral reef fishes
Climate change will impact coral‐reef fishes through effects on individual performance,
trophic linkages, recruitment dynamics, population connectivity and other ecosystem …
trophic linkages, recruitment dynamics, population connectivity and other ecosystem …
The biology and ecology of coral rubble and implications for the future of coral reefs
Structural complexity provided by the living coral reef framework is the basis of the rich and
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …
dynamic biodiversity in coral reefs. In many cases today, the reduction in habitat complexity …
Biodiversity increases ecosystem functions despite multiple stressors on coral reefs
Positive relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) highlight the
importance of conserving biodiversity to maintain key ecosystem functions and associated …
importance of conserving biodiversity to maintain key ecosystem functions and associated …
Pelagic subsidies underpin fish productivity on a degraded coral reef
RA Morais, DR Bellwood - Current Biology, 2019 - cell.com
Coral reefs harbor high productivity in nutrient-poor tropical oceans. This exceptional
productivity can be explained by high recycling rates [1, 2], deep-water nutrient enrichment …
productivity can be explained by high recycling rates [1, 2], deep-water nutrient enrichment …
Macroalgal meadow habitats support fish and fisheries in diverse tropical seascapes
Canopy‐forming macroalgae can construct extensive meadow habitats in tropical
seascapes occupied by fishes that span a diversity of taxa, life‐history stages and ecological …
seascapes occupied by fishes that span a diversity of taxa, life‐history stages and ecological …
Nutritional ecology of marine herbivorous fishes: ten years on
KD Clements, D Raubenheimer… - Functional Ecology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Summary 1 Marine herbivorous fishes are considered to be of critical importance in
determining the biological structure of shallow reef environments, and by implication have …
determining the biological structure of shallow reef environments, and by implication have …
The evolution of fishes and corals on reefs: form, function and interdependence
DR Bellwood, CHR Goatley, O Bellwood - Biological Reviews, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Coral reefs are renowned for their spectacular biodiversity and the close links between
fishes and corals. Despite extensive fossil records and common biogeographic histories, the …
fishes and corals. Despite extensive fossil records and common biogeographic histories, the …