Limited Genetic Connectivity between Gorgonian Morphotypes along a Depth Gradient
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Limited Genetic Connectivity between Gorgonian Morphotypes along a Depth Gradient
Gorgonian species show a high morphological variability in relation to the environment in which they live. In coastal areas, parameters such as temperature, light, currents, and food availability vary significantly with depth, potentially affecting morphology of the colonies and the structure of the populations, as well as their connectivity patterns. In tropical seas, the existence of connecti...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLOS ONE
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160678