Coral-associated fauna predominantly consists of invertebrates and constitutes an important
component of coral reef biodiversity. The symbionts depend on their hosts for food, shelter …

Here we consider the growing knowledge on symbiotic polychaetes since this particular
group of worms, and their relationships with their hosts, were reviewed by Martin & Britayev …

In the present paper we trace the patterns of convergent evolution of encrusting calcareous
polychaetes and tentaculitoids with respect to the morphology and function of their tubes …

Interspecific relationships of invasive species hosting a native associated species are
noteworthy, particularly if the invasive does not have a similar relationship in its native …

Giant clam shells provide a solid substrate for various species of epibionts. Yet, it is not well
known how epibiont communities vary among populations of different giant clam species …

Reef-dwelling Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus spp.) are common coral associates.
Their calcareous tubes are usually embedded in the coral skeleton and can be closed by an …

In order to demonstrate how scleractinian corals contribute to marine biodiversity by their
host function, information on associated fauna was gathered during a biological survey at St …

Filamentous turf algae on tube worms intensify damage in massive Porites corals - PMC Back
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Giant clams are organisms of significant ecological importance on coral reefs. They are
known to help maintain oligotrophic conditions on reefs, to act as potential reservoirs of …

An overview over the international trade in live giant clams (Bivalvia: Tridacninae) from 2001
to 2019 was made based on worldwide import data from the CITES Trade Database. A …