| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4550105 | Journal of Sea Research | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Pigments and fatty acids were analysed in Echinocardium cordatum guts. ⺠Selection was relatively high, 5 to 9 for chlorophyll a and 9 to 130 for fatty acids. ⺠Pigments and fatty acids were transformed with an efficiency of up to 80%. ⺠Urchins maximise energy acquisition through high selectivity and digestive efficiency. ⺠The contribution of the urchins to benthic carbon budget varied from 7% to 42%.
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Authors
Arjen R. Boon, Gerard C.A. Duineveld,