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Organisms hidden in caves

Postby zenas » Sep 18, 2005 7:27 am

Organisms hidden in caves play an important
role in the nutrient cycle of coral reefs.


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from Science Daily

Marine organisms hidden in caves, such as sponges, play
an extremely important role in the nutrient cycle of coral
reefs. Indeed they probably play the most important role
of all, says Dutch biologist Sander Scheffers.

Details: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 085649.htm
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