Competitive environment predicts weaponry in an intertidal sea anemone
Sriram V. Ramamurthy, Jacob G Stinnett, Carter S Kaulback, Ashley T Berry, Todd H. Oakley
The paper shows that weapon traits in sea anemones vary with local competition levels, indicating ecological drivers of morphological diversity.
bioRxiv · May 20, 2026 · PreprintZoology