Competitive effects of the macroalgae Caulerpa taxifolia on key physiological processes in the scleratinian coral Turbinaria peltata under thermal stress
Abstract:With the degradation of coral reefs induced by climate change and local environmental stressors, an increasing abundance of macroalgae is observed in many reefs. The sublethal damage caused by macroalgae on coral included inhibiting growth, development and reproduction. However, few studies have focused on the dynamics of the interspecific relationship between coral and macroalgae, which may change under climate change. Thus, the effects of thermal stress on the competition between the plate-like coral Turbina… Show more
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