Coral reef ecosystems are exceptionally complex with a myriad of trophic pathways and
consumer relationships. The application of stable isotopes (SIs) offers numerous …

The increased frequency of publications concerning trophic ecology of coral reefs suggests
a degree of interest in the role species and functional groups play in energy flow within …

Despite that aquatic parasite diversity and abundance likely surpasses that of terrestrial
parasites, our understanding of aquatic parasites lags far behind our knowledge of terrestrial …

Food web theory is increasing in importance, along with the decline in biodiversity and
ecosystem functioning observed currently. Recently, parasites have been included in …

A complete understanding of how parasites influence marine ecosystem functioning
requires characterizing a broad range of parasite-host interactions while determining the …

Abstract Recently, Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus Peters, 1852) were
listed on the IUCN Red List as near-threatened as their populations are at risk due to …

Parasites are often overlooked in the construction of food webs, despite their ubiquitous
presence in almost every type of ecosystem. Researchers who do recognize their …

On coral reefs, gnathiid isopods are a common blood-feeding ectoparasite of reef fishes that
can have significant impacts on reef-fish health and fitness. Cleaner fishes and shrimps are …

Ecologists have long sought general explanations for the co‐occurrence of ecologically
similar taxa. Niche theory explains co‐occurrence via functional differences among taxa that …

Stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen characterize trophic relationships in predator–prey
relationships, with clear differences between consumer and diet (discrimination factor Δ13C …