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Description:
Author(s):
Schils, T., Vroom, P. S., Tribollet, A. D.
Title:
Geographical partitioning of marine macrophyte assemblages in the tropical Pacific: a result of local and regional diversity processes
Publication Date:
2013
Journal Title:
Journal of Biogeography
Volume:
40
Page(s):
1266-1277
Abstract:
"Various coral reef organisms display distinct gradients in taxonomic turnover throughout the tropical Pacific Ocean. Marine macrophytes are one of the most dominant and ecologically important benthic components of tropical reefs, yet little is known about the ecological biogeography of the macrophyte assemblages throughout this biodiverse region. This study assessed: (1) the geographical clustering of macrophyte assemblages in the tropical Pacific; (2) the environmental/geographical factors that best explain the observed patterns in taxon richness and taxon composition; and (3) the validity of large-scale biogeographical hypotheses with respect to the distribution of macrophyte assemblages."
Keywords:
Coral reefs; cyanobacteria; ecological biogeography; macroalgae; marine ecoregions; monitoring; Pacific Ocean Islands; seagrasses; species richness
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