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We are grateful to Biodivers Elba Sea Academy for the valuable diving assistance. We thank the Editor and the anonymous reviewers for providing useful comments and constructive criticism.
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Turicchia, E., Abbiati, M. & Ponti, M. Mediterranean gorgonians fighting. Mar. Biodivers. 50, 33 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-020-01064-w
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