Gametogenesis and Spawning of Solenastrea bournoni and Stephanocoenia intersepta in Southeast Florida, USA

This study constitutes the first report of the gametogenic cycle of the scleractinian corals Solenastrea bournoni and Stephanocoenia intersepta. Tissue samples were collected near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA between July 2008 and November 2009 and processed for histological examination in an effort...

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Main Authors: Jenna R. Lueg, Alison L. Moulding, Vladimir N. Kosmynin, David S. Gilliam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Marine Biology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/370247