Marine Hard Bottom Communities Patterns, Dynamics, Diversity, and Ch

Marine hard bottoms feature some of the most spectacular and diverse biological communities on this planet. These not only contain a rich treasure of genetic, taxonomic and functional information but also deliver irreplaceable ecosystem services. At the s

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Marine Hard Bottom Communities Patterns, Dynamics, Diversity, and Change

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