An invasive foundation species enhances multifunctionality in a coastal ecosystem
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Division of Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Beaufort, NC 28516; Department of Biology andMarine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 28403; Marine Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand; and Oceans Institute and School of Plant Biology, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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