RUBS models

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Human: RUBBLE Biodiversity Samplers (RUBS) are portable 3D-printed frameworks that facilitate a standardized method to assess biodiversity within coral rubble environments. The four-tiered system can be easily assembled or disassembled as needed. Developed specifically to maintain consistency in experimental design, the RUBS model effectively preserves the intricate complexity of coral rubble microhabitats. Each completed 4-layer unit provides approximately 50% interstitial space for the settlement and occupancy of small coral reef species such as crustaceans, mollusks, and fish.