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Temporal variability and impact of coral diseases and bleaching in La Parguera, Puerto Rico from 2003-2007
(2009)Most coral reefs in the wider Caribbean have been showing alarming signs of decline in recent years. Coral diseases and bleaching were monitored seasonally from 2003 to 2007 using the modified CARICOMP protocol with a ... -
The Distribution of Herbivorous Coral Reef Fishes within Fore-reef Habitats: the Role of Depth, Light and Rugosity
(Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 45, No. 2-3, 247-253, 2009, 2009)Examining the relationship between habitat characteristics and utilization patterns by herbivorous fishes on coral reefs will add to our understanding of the factors that influence the abundance and distribution of this ... -
The life history of Helminthora anomala (Nemaliales, Rhodophyta) in culture
(Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 44, No. 3, 355-360, 2008, 2008-12)The life history of Helmithora anomala Vélez & Vega (Nemaliales, Rhodophyta), collected from Puerto Rico was examined in culture. Carpospores from monoecious plants germinated to form freeliving,uniseriate filamentous micro ... -
The Occurrence of Stemonitis Splendens (Myxomycota: Stemonitales) on Rhizophora Mangle
(Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 40, No. 2, 273-276, 2004, 2004-08)We reported the occurrence of the myxomycete Stemonitis splendens on red mangrove,Rhizophora mangle. Although S. splendens was reported previously from Puerto Rico, its presence on R. mangle suggests that mangroves, although ... -
The Re-colonization Ability of a Native Earthworm, Estherella spp., in Forests and Pastures in Puerto Rico
(Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 42, No. 3, 386-396, 2006, 2006-12)Populations of some native earthworm species are decreasing or disappearing due to human activities like habitat disturbance and introduction of exotic earthworms. Habitat disturbance can cause changes in soil physical ... -
Variability of aspergillosis in Gorgonia ventalina in La Parguera, Puerto Rico
(Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 45, No. 2-3, 215-220, 2009, 2009)Temporal and spatial variability of prevalence of the fungal disease aspergillosis (ASP) affecting Gorgonia ventalina colonies was assessed at several reef sites in La Parguera, southwest Puerto Rico. During 2005 and 2006, ... -
Variation in Mycorrhizal Infection of the epiphytic orchid Ionopsis utriculariodes (Orchidiaceae) on different substrata
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Variations in Morphology and Coloration in the Black Hamlet, Hypoplectrus nigricans(Teleostei: Serranidae)
(Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 40, No. 1, 150-154, 2004, 2004-04)Black hamlet (Hypoplectrus nigricans) was observed to vary in coloration and morphology in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Belize. H. nigricans from Puerto Rico exhibited a larger, grayish body (pectoral fins transparent), with ...