In this review we discuss the present knowledge on the biological and environmental control
of biomineralization (calcification) in hermatypic corals. We describe first the anatomy of the …

When describing coral shape and form the term phenotypic plasticity, ie environment‐
induced changes in morphology, is often used synonymously with intraspecific variation …

The Flexible Phenotype attempts a true synthesis of physiology, behaviour, and ecology by
developing an empirical argument that describes the intimate connections between …

Marine sponges are potential sources of many unique metabolites, including cytotoxic and
anticancer compounds. Natural sponge populations are insufficient or inaccessible for …

There is increasing interest in biotechnological production of marine sponge biomass owing
to the discovery of many commercially important secondary metabolites in this group of …

Seafloor topographic complexity is ecologically important because it provides habitat
structure and alters boundary-layer flow over the bottom. Despite its importance, there is little …

Depth range is an important species trait for coral reef organisms, yet it remains to be
quantified and analysed adequately among tropical coral species. Filling this knowledge …

Small changes in environmental parameters (eg a two degree change in temperature) can
cause significant (up to 50%) changes in growth rates (Meesters et al. 1998; Kaandorp …

Sponge communities were sampled at 3 m depth intervals at six sites experiencing different
flow regimes at Lough Hyne, Ireland. Sponges were identified and classified within the …

Stony corals are the foundation species of tropical reefs, and their structures can harbor a
diverse range of mutualist taxa that can confer important benefits, including provision of …