From the cradle to the grave: Green turtle hatchlings (Chelonia mydas) preyed upon by two-spots red snappers (Lutjanus bohar)

• Published in: Food webs Vol. 21; p. e00129
• Main Authors: Juhel, Jean-Baptiste, Maire, Eva, Sucré, Elliott, Cheutin, Marie-Charlotte, Marques, Virginie, Benkwitt, Cassandra, Gunn, Rachel L., Richards, Eilísh, Albouy, Camille
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.12.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: Biodiversity and Ecology; Chelonia mydas; coral reefs; cradle-to-grave; digestive system; ecological footprint; Ecology, environment; Ecosystems; endangered species; Environmental Sciences; food webs; Indian Ocean; islands; Life Sciences; Lutjanids; Lutjanus; Marine turtle; monitoring; population dynamics; predation; Red bass; sea turtles; Snapper; Symbiosis; Trophic interaction; Indian Ocean; Trophic interaction; Red bass; Lutjanids; Snapper; Marine turtle

The observation of trophic interactions such as predation provide valuable information to model food webs and better understand ecosystem functioning. Such information is crucial for rare and endangered species in order to adapt management measures and ensure their conservation. However, trophic int...