Zonation

Different layers which are mostly dominated by one species High abiotic stress levels Biotic stress from competition Realise niche – smaller than fundamental niche – it’s the place where the two niches overlap. The realised niche therefor gets smaller. Predation can also lead to zonation. Settlement can lead to sonation gregaius settlement (living in heards) Light – different pigments for algee Pressure can also be a driver Chimichals – coral larvae selected for water that comes directly from reaf because of cues that indicate good conditions. But might not lead to zonation. Tides height could also be one. Competition