Zeitschrift für Ökosystem und Ökologie

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Elegance in Adaptation: Physiological and Structural Trade-Offs Define Macroalgal Strategies

Stuart Cooper

Marine macroalgae, commonly known as seaweeds, play a vital role in coastal ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity, nutrient cycling, and providing habitat for various marine organisms. The success of macroalgae in dynamic marine environments is intricately linked to the coordination of their functional traits. This coordination is achieved through a series of physiological and structural trade-offs, where the algae allocate resources strategically to optimize their survival and reproduction in the face of environmental challenges.