Abstract
Between patch reefs and marine grass communities there is normally a zone or "halo" of heavily grazed grass 2 to 10 meters wide. Grazing by the echinoid Diadema antillarum Philippi during nocturnal migrations off the reefs is found to be the major factor in the formation of halos.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Science |
Volume | 182 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 1973 |
Externally published | Yes |