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Habitat complexity and connectivity: corals as ecosystem engineers, rugosity, mangroves, seagrass, estuaries and herbivorous fish
Reef, habitats and connectivity
What this note covers
- Corals as habitat formers and ecosystem engineers
- Measuring habitat complexity: diversity, rugosity and coral cover
- Connectivity between reefs, estuaries, seagrass and mangroves
- Fish life cycles that cross habitats
- Herbivorous fish and reef health
- Answering habitat and connectivity questions
6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes
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