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Corallith beds at the edge of the tropical South Atlantic.

Authors :
Capel, K.
Segal, B.
Bertuol, P.
Lindner, A.
Source :
Coral Reefs; Mar2012, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p75-75, 1p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the discovery of the first corallith site in the subtropical South Atlantic. It mentions that the site is a unique formation of free-living colonies of Madracis decactis in Galé Island in southern Brazil which spread over 3400 m<superscript>2</superscript> of flat sand and ruble. It says that the site includes lesser extent of rhodoliths and bryoliths.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07224028
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Coral Reefs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71673191
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-011-0818-3