Predation of the sea urchin Diadema antillarum Philippi on living coral |
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| Authors: | Rolf P M Bak Guillaume van Eys |
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| Institution: | (1) Caribbean Marine Biological Institute (Carmabi), Piscaderabaai, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles |
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| Abstract: | Summary On the coral reefs of Curaçao and Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles) the sea urchin Diadema antillarum is a major coral predator. In areas with high coral cover, up to 8.2% of the Diadema population (with a density of 8.5 animals/m2) was feeding on living coral surfaces at night. Acropora species are the most heavily attacked corals. |
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