Marine epibiosis. I. Fouling and antifouling: some basic aspects
M Wahl - Marine ecology progress series, 1989 - JSTOR
Marine ecology progress series, 1989•JSTOR
In the marine environment any solid, exposed undefended surface will become fouled.
Similarly, fouling may effect numerous species which are able to tolerate a certain degree of
epibiosis. In contrast, many others actively maintain their body surface clean of epibionts
('antifouling'). This paper illustrates aspects of the epibiosis/antifouling complex and
discusses the omnipresence of fouling pressure, the first stages in the establishment of a
fouling community, the benefits and disadvantages of epibiosis for both epi-and basibionts …
Similarly, fouling may effect numerous species which are able to tolerate a certain degree of
epibiosis. In contrast, many others actively maintain their body surface clean of epibionts
('antifouling'). This paper illustrates aspects of the epibiosis/antifouling complex and
discusses the omnipresence of fouling pressure, the first stages in the establishment of a
fouling community, the benefits and disadvantages of epibiosis for both epi-and basibionts …
In the marine environment any solid, exposed undefended surface will become fouled. Similarly, fouling may effect numerous species which are able to tolerate a certain degree of epibiosis. In contrast, many others actively maintain their body surface clean of epibionts ('antifouling'). This paper illustrates aspects of the epibiosis/antifouling complex and discusses the omnipresence of fouling pressure, the first stages in the establishment of a fouling community, the benefits and disadvantages of epibiosis for both epi- and basibionts, and possible antifouling defense adaptations.
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