Growth and sexual reproduction in the scleractinian coral Montipora digitata (Dana)

Heyward, A.J., and Collins, J.D. (1985) Growth and sexual reproduction in the scleractinian coral Montipora digitata (Dana). Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 36 (3). pp. 441-446.

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Abstract

Colony growth rate and sexual reproduction in M. digitata were quantified. Growth rate was expressed in terms of branch linear extension, with a maximum rate of 30.5 mm year⁻¹ for the population. Gametogenesis and spawning were recorded for the first time. M. digitata has an annual gametogenic cycle followed by a brief spawning event where gametes are shed into the water before external fertilization and embryogenesis.

Item ID: 27250
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1323-1650
Date Deposited: 29 May 2013 07:06
FoR Codes: 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0603 Evolutionary Biology > 060301 Animal Systematics and Taxonomy @ 33%
06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0604 Genetics > 060411 Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics @ 33%
06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0608 Zoology > 060803 Animal Developmental and Reproductive Biology @ 34%
SEO Codes: 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9608 Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity > 960899 Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity of Environments not elsewhere classified @ 49%
97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970106 Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences @ 51%
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