Reduced skeletal density and mechanical resistance in mangrove-associated Pocillopora sp. corals
Adi Zweifler, Dayana Chadda-Harmer, Matthew Foley, Shawna Andrea Foo
This study quantifies skeletal mechanical properties of Pocillopora sp. corals across habitats, finding reduced density and mechanical resistance in mangrove-associated sites compared to exposed reefs.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2026 · PreprintEcology