The effects of mangrove vegetation on functional features of crustacean assemblages were
investigated using the Biological Traits Analysis (BTA). The study was carried out at four …

Biological trait analysis has been successfully used to describe ecological functions in
marine benthic ecosystems. However, it has rarely been applied to mangrove habitats. This …

Stable isotope analysis was used to investigate the food sources of benthic
macroinvertebrates in the arid mangrove of the Persian Gulf. Stable carbon (δ13C) and …

Structural degradation of mangroves through the partial removal of trees is globally
pervasive and likely to affect ecological functioning, including habitat provisioning for …

Context South African mangrove forests consist predominantly of three tree species wherein
fiddler crabs live beneath the vegetation and act as important bioengineers. Aims To …

Mangroves are expanding polewards due to global change, often encroaching into adjacent
temperate saltmarshes. In both vegetated ecosystems, brachyurans are responsible for …

Understanding the patterns and drivers of biodiversity in intertidal zones is essential for
developing effective conservation strategies. The taxonomic and functional diversity of …

Despite the ability of mangrove trees to allocate a large proportion of the total biomass to the
underground roots, little is known about the benthic macrofauna–root system relationships …

Due to land exploitation 18% of mangrove forests in Kenya have suffered from deforestation
at an average rate of 1% yr− 1 in less than 25 years, directing attention towards the …