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Observation of macroalgal browsing in juvenile humphead parrotfish, Bolbometopon muricatum, in the Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia.

Authors :
Plass-Johnson, Jeremiah G.
Ferse, Sebastian CA
Wild, Christian
Teichberg, Mirta
Source :
Bulletin of Marine Science; Jul2014, Vol. 90 Issue 3, p763-764, 2p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses a study on macroalgal browsing in juvenile humphead parrotfish Bolbometopon muricatum in the Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia. Topics include a description of the characteristics of the parrot fish which is inhabiting coral reefs, their contribution to bioerosion processes in the Australian Great Barrier Reef, and an observation of their juvenile colouration at Kapoposang Reef on October 2, 2013.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00074977
Volume :
90
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of Marine Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113234267
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5343/bms.2014.1006