The relative potential to erode hard corals and consume macroalgae from ten main Caribbean parrotfish species for individuals of 25 cm as a reference, as all Caribbean parrotfish attained at least this size, allowing comparison between all the species studied.
<p>The highest bioerosion rate potential (HBR) was observed for <i>Sparisoma viride</i> (i.e., 40.61 kg ind<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>), and the highest macroalgae consumption rate potential (HMCR) was observed for <i>Sparisoma aurofrenatum</i>...
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2024
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| Summary: | <p>The highest bioerosion rate potential (HBR) was observed for <i>Sparisoma viride</i> (i.e., 40.61 kg ind<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>), and the highest macroalgae consumption rate potential (HMCR) was observed for <i>Sparisoma aurofrenatum</i> (i.e., 716.8 g C ind<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>). Based on the 100%-value for each parrotfish function, the relative potential (%) for the remaining species was estimated. Species with higher values of bioerosion are represented by pink hues, species with higher values of macroalgae consumption are represented by green hues, and species with low values of both functions are represented by turquoise.</p> |
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