New study shows parrotfish are critical to coral reef island building

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 09:01 in Biology & Nature

As well as being a beautiful species capable of changing its colour, shape and even gender, new research published today shows that parrotfish, commonly found on healthy coral reefs, can also play a pivotal role in providing the sands necessary to build and maintain coral reef islands.

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