Taxonomic and functional diversity of zooxanthellate corals and hydrocorals in Southwestern Atlantic reefs
Jessica Bleuel,
Luiza Waechter,
Mariana Bender
et al.
Abstract:The Southwestern Atlantic (SWA) harbors a relatively species poor but highly endemic coral assemblage due to historical processes, environmental and ecological drivers. Despite its low to moderate cover, corals still have a disproportionate contribution to ecosystem function and stability in this region. In the context of global change, it is imperative to know corals’ diversity and biogeographic patterns, yet a comprehensive approach is still missing for SWA corals. We integrated occurrence data from 21 sites… Show more
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