Depth-Independent Reproduction in the Reef Coral Porites astreoides from Shallow to Mesophotic Zones.

Mesophotic coral ecosystems between 30-150 m may be important refugia habitat for coral reefs and associated benthic communities from climate change and coastal development. However, reduced light at mesophotic depths may present an energetic challenge to the successful reproduction of light-depende...

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Main Authors: Daniel M Holstein, Tyler B Smith, Claire B Paris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4720483?pdf=render