Sharks as exfoliators: widespread chafing between marine organisms suggests an unexplored ecological role.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3570
Abstract: Ectosymbionts, such as bacteria and parasites, are found on the surface of organisms throughout the world's ecosystems. Hosts have evolved a variety of mechanisms across ecosystems to rid themselves of ectoparasites or other skin irritants… read more here.
Keywords: widespread chafing; chafing marine; sharks exfoliators; exfoliators widespread ... See more keywords