Seed dispersal is key to the persistence and spread of plant populations. Because the
majority of plant species rely on animals to disperse their seeds, global change drivers that …

Coral reef ecosystems are remarkable for their high productivity in nutrient-poor waters. A
high proportion of primary production is consumed by the dominant herbivore assemblage …

Globally, ecosystems are being reconfigured by a range of intensifying human-induced
stressors. Coral reefs are at the forefront of this environmental transformation, and if we are …

Fish are the most diverse and widely distributed vertebrates, yet little is known about the
microbial ecology of fishes nor the biological and environmental factors that influence fish …

High‐throughput sequencing approaches have enabled characterizations of the community
composition of numerous gut microbial communities, which in turn has enhanced interest in …

Despite the large volume and extensive range of obesity research, there is substantial
disagreement on the causes and effective preventative strategies. We suggest the field will …

Intestinal tracts are among the most densely populated microbial ecosystems. Gut
microbiota and their influence on the host have been well characterized in terrestrial …

Animals harbour a complex microbial community, consisting of bacteria, yeast, viruses,
archaeans and protozoans, in their gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These microbes influence …

Aim To investigate how reef fish trophic structure responds to latitudinal changes, using a
simple model: the extensive Brazilian coast. Location Six Brazilian tropical and subtropical …

Dietary analyses of 17 species of nominally herbivorous fishes on the northern Great Barrier
Reef were carried out to resolve the questions to what extent diet in nominally herbivorous …