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    Size-dependent predation of the mesopredator Marthasterias glacialis (L.) (Asteroidea)

    Asteroids are largely recognized as important predators in all of the world’s oceans and for this reason, they play a crucial role in sha** the structure and functioning of benthic ecosystems. The spiny star...

    P. Gianguzza, F. Di Trapani, C. Bonaviri, D. Agnetta, S. Vizzini… in Marine Biology (2016)

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    Leading role of the sea urchin Arbacia lixula in maintaining the barren state in southwestern Mediterranean

    Sympatric sea urchin species are usually considered to belong to the same grazer guild. Nevertheless, their role in community dynamics may vary due to species-specific morphological traits, feeding preferences...

    C. Bonaviri, T. Vega Fernández, G. Fanelli, F. Badalamenti, P. Gianguzza in Marine Biology (2011)

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    Crushing predation of the spiny star Marthasterias glacialis upon the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus

    Literature data report that only fish predators are able to crush sea urchin tests in Mediterranean rocky reefs. This experimental study showed that the spiny star Marthasterias glacialis is able to break Paracen...

    P. Gianguzza, C. Bonaviri, P. Guidetti in Marine Biology (2009)