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Coral community structure and sedimentation at different distances from the coast of the Abrolhos Bank, Brazil
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Segal, Bárbara Castro, Clovis B. |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | Sedimentation has previously been considered an important source of impact in coral reefs. We compared 3 sites on the Abrolhos Bank, Brazil, regarding sedimentation rates, carbonate sediment composition, coral cover, and colony size for the commonest local coral species (Mussismilia braziliensis, Siderastrea stellata, and Favia gravida). The sites are located at different distances from the mainland: Pedra de Leste (14 km), Pontas Sul (26 km), and Parcel dos Abrolhos (58 km). Sedimentation was higher in winter (p |
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| Ending Page | 129 |
| Page Count | 11 |
| Starting Page | 119 |
| ISSN | 16798759 |
| e-ISSN | 1982436X |
| DOI | 10.1590/s1679-87592011000200001 |
| Journal | Brazilian Journal of Oceanography |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 59 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | FapUNIFESP (SciELO) |
| Publisher Date | 2011-06-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Brazilian Journal of Oceanography Biodiversity Conservation Marine and Freshwater Biology Point Intercept Transect Comunidade Coralínea Transecto De Interseção De Pontos Armadilha De Sedimento |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Oceanography |