Luca Appolloni
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Luca Appolloni is a marine ecologist whose research focuses on the health and conservation of Mediterranean coralligenous communities—complex, biodiverse reefs formed by calcareous algae. His key contributions lie in developing practical indicators for assessing the ecological quality of these vulnerable habitats. In his most-cited work, "β-Diversity of morphological groups as indicator of coralligenous community quality status" (2019, 15 citations), Appolloni introduced a novel approach using the beta-diversity of morphological groups to evaluate community status, moving beyond traditional species-based metrics. This method provides a more efficient, cost-effective tool for monitoring environmental impacts, such as pollution or climate change, on these slow-growing ecosystems. His work bridges the gap between scientific research and applied conservation, offering actionable insights for marine park managers and policymakers. With a growing citation record, Appolloni is recognized for advancing benthic ecology in the Mediterranean, contributing to the global effort to preserve marine biodiversity.
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