Zoanthids covering dead coral (IMAGE)

Ecological Society of America

Zoanthids covering dead coral

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A new study in Ecosphere suggests that marine animals called zoanthids, seen here blanketing dead coral, can deter reef-eroding urchins (visible at lower right).

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Patrick Saldaña

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