Factors affecting the ecology of suspension feeders

Focusing on the ecology of suspension feeders, this book examines the environmental influences on their role in benthic-pelagic coupling. It delves into factors like seasonal seston dynamics and food availability, alongside the feeders' responses to physical, chemical, and biological stimuli, including activity patterns and dietary habits. The research is centered on the Coralligene community in the Mediterranean, highlighting the significance of seasonality in understanding starvation risks and food limitations faced by abundant gorgonians and other anthozoans.