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MPAs exist in the ranges D. australis, improving security of site tenure, though not all populations fall within MPA borders (Poulos et al., 2016). Single species facilitation dynamics can also be exploited to increase efficacy of restoration efforts. Bijdr. Freshw. Instead of a brain and central nervous system, they have a nerve net, which allows transmission of a signal in all directions instead of following a single pathway. 2013. Mooring blocks and boat anchors can easily tear and uproot soft bodied organisms from the benthos. The influence of irradiance on the severity of thermal bleaching in sea anemones that host anemonefish. Halifax Park / Fly Point Sand Accumulation Study. J. Exp. Conserv. Heart stimulants such as Anthopleurin-A and Anthopleurin-B have been derived from this venom; these toxins strengthen the heart's contractions without altering its rhythm. Mar. When sunlight is plentiful, the algae grows, producing a bright green color. 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