Abstract:Sponges are one of the most influential benthic organisms in coral reef ecosystems. Many studies on sponge communities have been carried out globally, from the tropics to the sub-tropics. However, in Indonesia, the sponge community has not been sufficiently observed, especially its diversity and interactions with habitats. Manokwari, a developing city north of the Bird's Head Seascape region, Papua has a lack of information on benthic communities and no reports of sponges. This study is to examine the sponge c… Show more
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