Biologically mediated habitat
A biologically mediated habitat is a habitat which is provided by living marine organisms.[1]
Many organisms provide structured space or living habitat
through their normal growth, for example, reef forming
invertebrates, meadow forming sea grass beds and
marine algae forests. These ‘natural’ marine habitats can
provide an essential breeding and nursery space for plants
and animals, which can be particularly important for the
continued recruitment of commercial and/or subsistence
species. Such habitat can provide a refuge for plants and
animals including surfaces for feeding and hiding places
from predators. Living habitat plays a critical role in species
interactions and regulation of population dynamics,
and is a pre-requisite for the provision of many goods
and services.[2]
References
</references>- ↑ Beaumont, N.J.; Austen, M.C.; Atkins, J.P.; Burdon, D.; Degraer, S.; Dentinho, T.P.; Derous, S.; Holm, P.; Horton, T.; van Ierland, E.; Marboe, A.H.; Starkey, D.J.; Townsend, M.; Zarzycki, T. (2007). Identification, definition and quantification of goods and services provided by marine biodiversity: implications for the ecosystem approach. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 54(3): 253-265
- ↑ Beaumont, N.J.; Austen, M.C.; Atkins, J.P.; Burdon, D.; Degraer, S.; Dentinho, T.P.; Derous, S.; Holm, P.; Horton, T.; van Ierland, E.; Marboe, A.H.; Starkey, D.J.; Townsend, M.; Zarzycki, T. (2007). Identification, definition and quantification of goods and services provided by marine biodiversity: implications for the ecosystem approach. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 54(3): 253-265
