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Genetic Diversity and Local Connectivity in the Mediterranean Red Gorgonian Coral after Mass Mortality Events.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Pilczynska Joanna, Cocito Silvia, Boavida Joana, Serrão Ester, Queiroga Henrique
Abstract excerpt
Estimating the patterns of connectivity in marine taxa with planktonic dispersive stages is a challenging but crucial task because of its conservation implications. The red gorgonian Paramuricea clavata is a habitat forming species, characterized by short larval dispersal and high reproductive output, but low recruitment. In the recent past, the species was impacted by mass mortality events caused by increased...
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