Coral zonation

Wellington, G.M., Depth zonation of corals in the Gulf of Panama control and facilitation by resident... 

Before exploring the intricacies of reef biogenic processes, we should consider some aspects of reef community structure and zonation. Reefs are comprised of large numbers of spectacular animals, particularly the corals themselves, but the far less conspicuous plants (mostly algae) have a standing crop which exceeds that of the animals. The name coral reef therefore is... 

Kinsey, D.W., 1977. Seasonality and zonation in coral reef productivity and calcification. Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Coral Reefs, Vol. 2, pp. 383— 387. 

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