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Variation of the diet of the sea urchin (Diadema mexicanum (Diadematoida: Diadematidae)) according to its size in the Eastern Tropical Pacific

Bogantes-Retana, Andrea; Barquero-Jackson, José; Vargas-Guerrero, Mario; Alvarado, Juan-José.

Rev. biol. trop; 72 (supl.1), 2024

Abstract Introduction: The sea urchin Diadema mexicanum, due to its bioerosion activity, is considered of ecological importance. This phenomenon could negatively or positively affect coral reef ecosystems. The bioerosion process varies according to the abundance and size of the sea urchin. Objective: ...

Erosión de Playas, Erizos de Mar/crecimiento & desarrollo, Arrecifes de Coral, Dieta

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Hidrodinámica aplicada a la gestión y la conservación de ecosistemas marinos y costeros: Isla Gorgona, Océano Pacífico Colombiano

Osorio A. , Andrés F; Peláez-Zapata, Daniel Santiago; Guerrero-Gallego, Juan; Álvarez-Silva, Oscar; Osorio-Cano, Juan David; Mauricio Toro, Francisco; Giraldo, Alan.

Rev. biol. trop; 62 (supl.1), 2014

Palmeras (Gorgona National Park) is one of the most important sites for sea turtle nesting in South and Central America. Because of the morphological processes affecting the beach, the turtle nests are increasingly exposed to the impact of waves and tides, threatening conservation. A study was made to de...

Ecosistema, Costas (Litoral)/análisis, Recursos Marinos/análisis, Erosión de Playas/análisis, Tortugas/clasificación, Colombia, Hidrodinámica, Costas (Litoral)/efectos adversos

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