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Nature 445, 703-705 (15 February 2007) | doi:10.1038/445703a; Published online 14 February 2007
Food chains: Killer in the kelp
Mark Schrope1
- Mark Schrope is a science writer in Florida.
Abstract
Could a change in the dining habits of orcas crash an ecosystem? Mark Schrope reports on a mystery that reveals how little we know of the oceans.
When you're up to nine metres in length, weigh more than an African elephant and can swim at over 50 kilometres an hour, you can expect to be admired for your sheer brawn. Striking black-and-white markings over a sleek, streamlined torso will earn you points for beauty.
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