Abstract The Miocene epoch (23.03–5.33 Ma) was a time interval of global warmth, relative
to today. Continental configurations and mountain topography transitioned toward modern …

Surgeonfishes have had a long evolutionary history that has been closely linked with coral
reef ecosystems. Today they are a key component of reef fish assemblages, playing a …

Increasing speed and magnitude of global change threaten the world's biodiversity and
particularly coral reef fishes. A better understanding of large-scale patterns and processes …

Spatial subsidies increase local productivity and boost consumer abundance beyond the
limits imposed by local resources. In marine ecosystems, deeper water and open ocean …

Understanding species' roles in food webs requires an accurate assessment of their trophic
niche. However, it is challenging to delineate potential trophic interactions across an …

Diversity of feeding mechanisms is a hallmark of reef fishes, but the history of this variation is
not fully understood. Here, we explore the emergence and proliferation of a biting mode of …

The deep sea contains a surprising diversity of life, including iconic fish groups such as
anglerfishes and lanternfishes. Still,> 65% of marine teleost fish species are restricted to the …

Sediments are found on all coral reefs around the globe. However, the amount of sediment
in different reservoirs, and the rates at which sediments move between reservoirs, can …

Herbivorous fishes are a key functional group in coral reef ecosystems and have been the
focus of a vast body of research. While substantial progress has been made in research …

The emergence of functional ecology has changed the focus of ecological research from
investigating patterns of species diversity to understanding how species traits relate to …