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We report the first observation of conjoined larvae (CL) in the scleractinian coral Pocillopora acuta. Colonies at an elevated temperature had a higher ratio of CL (29 °C; 1:200) than… Click to show full abstract
We report the first observation of conjoined larvae (CL) in the scleractinian coral Pocillopora acuta. Colonies at an elevated temperature had a higher ratio of CL (29 °C; 1:200) than colonies at an ambient temperature (26 °C; 1:500). CL demonstrated normal swimming ability and capacity for settlement, metamorphosis, and asexual budding.
Keywords:
conjoined larvae;
pocillopora acuta;
coral pocillopora;
scleractinian coral;
first report
Journal Title: Bulletin of Marine Science
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Bulletin of Marine Science
Year Published: 2021
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