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A microscopic parasite that has been killing the Caribbean creatures since last year might also be at fault for a population collapse four decades ago
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Scientists identify parasite killing sea urchins. Stopping it will be harder
The "critical" breakthrough on the sudden widespread die-off of the long-spine sea urchins across the Caribbean and Florida in 2022 came at remarkable speed.
United States University Of Florida Florida International University Don Behringer Phillip Frost Museum Of Science Phillip Frost Museum Of Science Lad Akins
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Scientists identify a tiny parasite killing long-spined sea urchins
Scientists investigating the sudden widespread die-off of the critical species across the Caribbean and Florida identified the parasite with remarkable speed, thanks to social media, avid divers and advances in DNA.
United States Florida International University University Of Florida Don Behringer National Science Foundation Phillip Frost Museum Of Science
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Scientists Discover Cause Of Sea Urchin Die-Offs In The Caribbean: A Protozoan Parasite
The long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum is a keystone species. Coral reefs rely on healthy sea urchins to eat algae so coral can thrive...
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