Severe Hurricanes Boost Influx Of Juveniles And Gene Flow In A Coral Reef Sponge
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Named for its ropy-looking long branches, Aplysina cauliformis, a coral reef sponge, provides a critical 3D habitat for marine organisms and helps to stabilize the foundation of coral reefs. However, these upright branching sponges are highly susceptible to breaking during storms, which increases sponge fragmentation and...
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