Christopher D. Wells

The paper examines colony shape variation in Caribbean octocorals, finding that species identity, not colony size, primarily determines shape differences.

In an undescribed intertidal Urticina anemone, heat-induced closure suppresses measured respiration, and fitted thermal performance curves place the critical thermal maximum far above the 25-30°C lethal range.

This study shows that feeding frequency sets the timing of asexual reproduction in Cylista elegans, with laceration occurring between meals and suppressed during digestion.

This study examines agonistic interactions between Atlantic blue crabs and European green crabs in the Gulf of Maine, finding blue crabs kill green crabs, especially smaller ones, with no effect from alternative prey.

This study evaluates calcein marking success in Littorina littorea, finding low overall success but strong size and concentration dependencies, recommending 100 mg L-1 for better results.

This study shows blue mussels respond differently to chemical cues from native and non-native crabs, with greater defensive behaviors against the native green crab.

The paper investigates the density thresholds at which octocoral communities in the Caribbean exhibit emergent 'forest' properties by analyzing structural and flow dynamics.

This study tracks the development of Plexaura homomalla from eggs to 3-polyp colonies, identifying a novel form of asexual reproduction called polyembryony that may enhance reproductive success in Caribbean octocorals.