Diets of coral-dwelling fishes of the genus Gobiodon with evidence of corallivory.
Evidence of facultative corallivory is documented in three species of obligate coral-dwelling gobies (genus Gobiodon) based on the presence of spirocysts in gut contents. Coral-dwelling gobies also consumed a broad range of other items with gut contents dominated by algae, invertebrates and amorphous material. Dietary similarities between species suggest corallivory may be widespread in this genus.
Brooker
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef studies, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811, Australia. rohan.brooker@jcu.edu.au
Munday
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Ainsworth
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D000818:Animals; D037421:Anthozoa; D001315:Australia; D004032:Diet; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005766:Gastrointestinal Contents; D010473:Perciformes / Q000502:physiology*