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A special palate structure of Ctenochaetus striatus—a hidden tool for bioerosion

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We thank the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the South Sinai Protectorates Authority.

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  1. Faculty of Biology and Geography, Hydrobiology, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45117, Essen, Germany

    R. Krone, P. van Treeck & H. Schuhmacher

  2. Faculty of Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45117, Essen, Germany

    H. Nebel & M. Epple

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Krone, R., van Treeck, P., Schuhmacher, H. et al. A special palate structure of Ctenochaetus striatus—a hidden tool for bioerosion. Coral Reefs 25, 645 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-006-0140-7

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